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Katotohanan, Paglilihim, at Pandaraya - Pambobola at Paghahambog

Alamin kung paano nauugnay ang mga idyoma sa Ingles tulad ng "mangingisda para sa papuri" at "yumuko at magkayod" sa pagpuri at paghahambog sa Ingles.

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Simulan ang pag-aaral
English idioms related to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception
to [bow] and [scrape]

to treat someone in authority with high respect, particularly in order to get their approval

sumipsip sa may kapangyarihan, magpaamo sa nakakataas

sumipsip sa may kapangyarihan, magpaamo sa nakakataas

Ex: He bows and scrapes whenever the director walks into the room. 

Tuwing pumapasok ang direktor sa kuwarto, agad siyang sumisipsip.

to [kiss] {one's} [ass]

to try to get something from a person by showing insincere kindness to them

sumipsip, magpalakas

sumipsip, magpalakas

Ex: He keeps kissing the boss's ass because he wants a promotion. 

Sumisipsip siya sa boss dahil gusto niyang ma-promote.

to [fish] for a compliment

to get people to praise one, often by pretending not to be happy with oneself

magpahaging para purihin, magpakumbaba para purihin

magpahaging para purihin, magpakumbaba para purihin

Ex: Stop fishing for compliments; you know the dress looks great on you. 

Tama na ang pagpahaging para purihin; alam mong bagay na bagay sa iyo ang damit.

all mouth (and no trousers|)

used to describe someone who never puts their word into action

puro salita, salita lang

puro salita, salita lang

Ex: He keeps promising to start his own business, but he is all mouth and no trousers. 

Lagi niyang sinasabing magtatayo siya ng sariling negosyo, pero puro salita lang.

to [lick] {one's} boots

to try to please or get closer to someone for one's personal gain

sumipsip, magpalakas

sumipsip, magpalakas

Ex: He licks the manager's boots because he wants an easier schedule. 

Sumisipsip siya sa manager dahil gusto niya ng mas magaan na schedule.

to [talk] a (big|good) game

to speak confidently or boastfully, especially before proving oneself

Ex: He talks a big game, but he rarely follows through. 
to [blow] {one's} own horn

to brag about one's own success or abilities

Ex: He hates to blow his own horn, but his work was excellent. 
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