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Aklat Insight - Advanced - Yunit 9 - 9D

Dito mo makikita ang bokabularyo mula sa Unit 9 - 9D sa Insight Advanced coursebook, tulad ng "set the pace", "hands down", "in the running", atbp.

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Insight - Advanced
across the board

affecting everyone or everything in a particular situation or group

para sa lahat, sa kabuuan

para sa lahat, sa kabuuan

Ex: The company announced pay cuts across the board. 

Nag-anunsyo ang kumpanya ng bawas-sahod para sa lahat.

to [race] against (time|the clock)

to work as fast as possible to get something done within a very limited time

Ex: She will be racing against time to complete the marathon within the cutoff. 
neck and neck
neck and neck
[Parirala]

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

dikitan ang laban, tabla ang laban

dikitan ang laban, tabla ang laban

Ex: The two runners were neck and neck until the final few meters. 

Dikitan ang dalawang mananakbo hanggang sa huling ilang metro.

in the running
in the running
[Parirala]

having a chance to win or succeed, particularly in a competition or selection

may laban pa, may tsansa pa

may laban pa, may tsansa pa

Ex: She is still in the running for the manager position. 

May laban pa siya para sa posisyon ng manager.

par for the course

used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances

karaniwan lang, asahan na iyan

karaniwan lang, asahan na iyan

Ex: Delays are par for the course when you work with that supplier. 

Karaniwan lang ang delays kapag kausap mo ang supplier na iyon.

to [break|kick] the habit

to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous

tigilan ang masamang bisyo, iwan ang masamang nakasanayan

tigilan ang masamang bisyo, iwan ang masamang nakasanayan

Ex: It took him years to kick the habit, but he finally quit smoking. 

Inabot siya ng ilang taon bago natigil ang bisyo, pero sa wakas tumigil din siya sa paninigarilyo.

hands down
hands down
[Parirala]

in a way that is effortless or easy

nang walang kahirap-hirap, madaling-madali

nang walang kahirap-hirap, madaling-madali

Ex: They beat us hands down in the second half. 

Tinalo nila kami nang walang kahirap-hirap sa second half.

to [level] the playing field

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The point of this legislation is to level the playing field for those who have typically found it harder to access public funding. 
to [set] the pace
to set the pace
[Parirala]

to set a high standard or example for others to follow

Ex: Her dedication to excellence set the pace for the entire team. 
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