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Yunit 10 - 10A

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gray area
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green light
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out of the blue
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red tape
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in the red
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purple patch
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white flag
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with flying colors
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solar
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cosmic
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celestial
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planetary
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stellar
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atmospheric
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gravitational
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terrestrial
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galactic
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lunar
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blue-collar
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white-collar
21-
golden opportunity
gray area
gray area
Pangngalan
uk flag
/ɡɹˈeɪ ˈɛɹiə/
(malabo na sitwasyon)

(malabo na sitwasyon)

madilim na bahagi

Idiom
Informal

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

example
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When it comes to environmental regulations, there's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns.
In artistic interpretation, there's a creative gray area that allows for diverse perspectives and meanings.
What is the origin of the idiom "gray area" and when to use it?

The idiom "gray area" is derived from the color gray, which is often associated with ambiguity and uncertainty. It has been used in the English language for many years to describe situations or issues that are not clearly defined, making it challenging to establish precise boundaries or categorize them definitively.

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tambalang Pangngalan
green light
green light
Pangngalan
uk flag
/ɡɹˈiːn lˈaɪt/
(pahintulot)

(pahintulot)

berdeng ilaw

Idiom

approval to begin a project

What is the origin of the idiom "green light" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "green light" can be traced back to the early 20th century, specifically to the traffic signal system. The use of red, yellow, and green lights in traffic signals was introduced to regulate and control vehicular movement. The green light, being the third and final signal in the sequence, indicated that it was safe for drivers to proceed. This phrase is frequently used in business settings, project management, decision-making processes, and personal endeavors.

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tambalang Pangngalan
out of the blue
Parirala
uk flag
/ˌaʊɾəv ðə blˈuː/
N/A

N/A

occurring without prior warning

red tape
red tape
Pangngalan
uk flag
/ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
(pagsunod sa mga alituntunin)

(pagsunod sa mga alituntunin)

burokrasiya

Idiom

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

What is the origin of the idiom "red tape" and when to use it?

The idiom "red tape" has its origins in 16th century England where legal documents were bound by red tape as a way of showing that they were official. This phrase is typically used to describe excessive bureaucracy or official procedures which can hinder or delay progress.

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tambalang Pangngalan
(in|into) the red
in the red
Parirala
uk flag
/ɪn ˌɪntʊ ðə ɹˈɛd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

in the black
What is the origin of the idiom "in the red" and when to use it?

The phrase "in the red" originates from the practice of using red ink to indicate negative amounts or deficits in financial records and accounting ledgers. This idiom is used to describe a financial situation where expenses exceed income, resulting in a negative balance or deficit.

purple patch
Pangngalan
uk flag
/pˈɜːpəl pˈætʃ/
(pagsasaya ng mga pagkakataon)

(pagsasaya ng mga pagkakataon)

masayang panahon

a period marked by good luck or success

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tambalang Pangngalan
white flag
Pangngalan
uk flag
/wˈaɪt flˈæɡ/
(puting bandila)

(puting bandila)

puting watawat

a universal symbol of surrender or truce, used to indicate the intention to cease fighting or negotiate peace

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tambalang Pangngalan
with flying colors
with flying colors
Parirala
uk flag
/flˈaɪɪŋ kˈʌlɚz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

in a distinctive and very successful way

What is the origin of the idiom " with flying colors" and when to use it?

The idiom "with flying colors" is believed to have originated in the 16th century. At the time, flags were used to signal victory in battle. A flag that was flying high and undamaged was seen as a sign of victory, while a flag that was damaged or lowered was seen as a sign of defeat. The phrase "with flying colors" came to be used to describe a person or group who had achieved success or victory. It suggests that the person or group has performed exceptionally well and has surpassed expectations.

solar
solar
pang-uri
s
s
o
l
l
a
ɜ
r
r
(taga-sun)

(taga-sun)

solar

related to the sun

cosmic
pang-uri
c
k
o
ɑ
s
z
m
m
i
ɪ
c
k
(kosmikal)

(kosmikal)

kosmiko

related to the universe and the vast space outside the earth

celestial
pang-uri
c
s
e
ə
l
l
e
ɛ
s
s
t
ʧ
ia
ə
l
l
(pangkabundukan)

(pangkabundukan)

makalangit

related to or occurring in the sky or outer space

planetary
pang-uri
p
p
l
l
a
æ
n
n
e
ə
t
t
a
ɛ
r
r
y
i
(pangkalahatang katangian ng mga planeta)

(pangkalahatang katangian ng mga planeta)

planitaryo

related to or characteristic of planets or the solar system

stellar
pang-uri
s
s
t
t
e
ɛ
ll
l
a
ɜ
r
r
(katulad ng bituin)

(katulad ng bituin)

bituin

associated with stars, either in appearance or origin

atmospheric
pang-uri
a
æ
t
t
m
m
o
ə
s
s
ph
f
e
ɛ
r
r
i
ɪ
c
k
(atmospheric)

(atmospheric)

atmosperiko

having a connection to or originating in the Earth's atmosphere

gravitational
pang-uri
g
g
r
r
a
æ
v
v
i
ɪ
t
t
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l
(pangkabigatan)

(pangkabigatan)

gravitasyonal

relating to the force of attraction between objects with mass, commonly known as gravity

terrestrial
pang-uri
t
t
e
ɜ
rr
r
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
r
r
ia
l
l
(lupain)

(lupain)

pangkahuyan

related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air

galactic
pang-uri
g
g
a
ə
l
l
a
æ
c
k
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
(pangkagalakan)

(pangkagalakan)

galaktiko

relating to or characteristic of the Milky Way galaxy or galaxies in general

lunar
lunar
pang-uri
l
l
u
u
n
n
a
ɜ
r
r
(lunar)

(lunar)

buwan

relating to the moon

blue-collar
blue-collar
pang-uri
uk flag
/blˈuːkˈɑːlɚ/
(mantinirang drywall)

(mantinirang drywall)

manggagawa

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

white-collar
white-collar
white-collar
pang-uri
uk flag
/wˈaɪtkˈɑːlɚ/
(opisyal na katungkulan)

(opisyal na katungkulan)

puting kwelyo

relating to jobs or workers who perform professional, managerial, or administrative tasks, typically in office settings

blue-collar
golden opportunity
Pangngalan
uk flag
/ɡˈoʊldən ɑːpɚtˈuːnɪɾi/
(pinakamainam na pagkakataon)

(pinakamainam na pagkakataon)

gintong pagkakataon

a highly favorable or advantageous chance or situation that holds great potential for success or achievement

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tambalang Pangngalan

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