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Katangian - Duality at Contrast

Galugarin ang mga kasabihang Ingles na naglalarawan ng duality at contrast sa mga kasabihan tulad ng "every light has its shadow" at "doctors make the worst patients".

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clergymen's sons always turn out badly

used to imply that the burden of high expectations placed on the children of successful or accomplished individuals can be damaging and lead to rebellion or negative behavior

[Pangungusap]
doctors make the worst patients

used to imply that those who work in a certain profession may be difficult clients or recipients of services related to that profession due to their preconceived notions and knowledge of the field

ginagawa ng mga doktor ang pinakamasamang pasyente

ginagawa ng mga doktor ang pinakamasamang pasyente

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[Pangungusap]
every light has its shadow

used to imply that in any situation or experience, there are both positive and negative aspects that coexist

bawat liwanag ay may anino nito

bawat liwanag ay may anino nito

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[Pangungusap]
every white has its black, and every sweet its sour

used to emphasize that every positive or desirable thing is accompanied by its contrasting or negative counterpart

bawat puti ay may itim, at bawat matamis ay maasim

bawat puti ay may itim, at bawat matamis ay maasim

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[Pangungusap]
extremes meet

used to suggest that two seemingly opposite or extreme things or people can actually have some common ground or similarity, despite their apparent differences

nakakatugon ang mga sukdulan

nakakatugon ang mga sukdulan

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[Pangungusap]
from the sublime to the ridiculous is only a step

used to imply that it is possible for something that is very serious or profound to quickly and easily become something trivial or absurd, often with little warning or explanation

mula sa kahanga-hanga hanggang sa katawa-tawa ay isang hakbang lamang

mula sa kahanga-hanga hanggang sa katawa-tawa ay isang hakbang lamang

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[Pangungusap]
honey is sweet, but the bee stings

used for saying that something may appear pleasant or desirable on the surface, but it can have negative or harmful consequences as well

[Pangungusap]
one cannot love and be wise

used to imply the idea that love is often associated with strong emotions and impulsive behavior, which can cloud a person's judgment and lead them to behave foolishly or make unwise decisions

hindi maaaring magmahal at maging matalino

hindi maaaring magmahal at maging matalino

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[Pangungusap]
opposites (often) (tend to) attract

used to suggest that people are often drawn to those who are different from themselves in terms of personality, interests, or other characteristics

ang magkasalungat ay madalas na nakakaakit

ang magkasalungat ay madalas na nakakaakit

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[Pangungusap]
the road to hell is paved with good intentions

used to imply that even if one's intentions are good, one's actions may still lead to negative consequences, and that one must be mindful of the impact of one's actions on others

ang daan patungo sa impiyerno ay sementadong may mabuting hangarin

ang daan patungo sa impiyerno ay sementadong may mabuting hangarin

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[Pangungusap]
the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot

used to imply that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to use their skills or services for their own benefit or that of their family members

laging nakayapak ang anak ng magsapatos

laging nakayapak ang anak ng magsapatos

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[Pangungusap]
the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak

used to suggest that even though a person may have the desire or intention to do something, their physical weakness or limitations may prevent them from actually carrying it out

kusa ang espiritu, ngunit mahina ang laman

kusa ang espiritu, ngunit mahina ang laman

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[Pangungusap]
there is no joy without alloy

used to suggest that even the happiest experiences in life come with some negative aspects or challenges

walang kagalakan kung walang haluang metal

walang kagalakan kung walang haluang metal

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[Pangungusap]
wanton kittens make sober cats

used to describe the behavior of young people, who may be impulsive and reckless in their youth but become more responsible and sensible as they get older

ang mga kuting na walang habas ay gumagawa ng mga matino na pusa

ang mga kuting na walang habas ay gumagawa ng mga matino na pusa

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[Pangungusap]
where God builds a church, the devil will build a chapel

used to suggest that wherever there is progress or success, there will always be those who seek to exploit or corrupt it

kung saan ang Diyos ay nagtatayo ng simbahan, ang diyablo ay magtatayo ng isang kapilya

kung saan ang Diyos ay nagtatayo ng simbahan, ang diyablo ay magtatayo ng isang kapilya

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God sends meat and the devil sends cooks

used to warn against being misled by tempting but ultimately harmful or unnecessary things, emphasizing that God provides what we need while the devil tempts us with what we want

Nagpapadala ang Diyos ng karne at ang diyablo ay nagpapadala ng mga tagapagluto

Nagpapadala ang Diyos ng karne at ang diyablo ay nagpapadala ng mga tagapagluto

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[Pangungusap]
fire is a good servant but a bad master

used to imply that while certain things can be beneficial when used properly, they can become harmful or dangerous if they are not controlled or managed effectively

ang apoy ay mabuting alipin ngunit masamang panginoon

ang apoy ay mabuting alipin ngunit masamang panginoon

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[Pangungusap]
go abroad and you will hear news of home

used to suggest that being away from home can make a person more interested in news from their home and family, as they are no longer directly involved in the daily events

pumunta ka sa ibang bansa at makakarinig ka ng balita ng tahanan

pumunta ka sa ibang bansa at makakarinig ka ng balita ng tahanan

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[Pangungusap]
one man's loss is another man's gain

used to imply that resources and opportunities are finite, and that one person's loss can create an opportunity for someone else to succeed

ang pagkawala ng isang tao ay pakinabang ng isa pang tao

ang pagkawala ng isang tao ay pakinabang ng isa pang tao

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[Pangungusap]
the cobbler's wife is the worst shod

used to suggest that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to apply their skills or services to their own lives or those of their immediate family

ang asawa ng sapatero ang pinakamasamang sapatos

ang asawa ng sapatero ang pinakamasamang sapatos

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[Pangungusap]
everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die

used to suggest that people often desire the rewards or benefits of a particular goal but are not willing to take the necessary steps or make the necessary sacrifices to achieve it

lahat ay gustong pumunta sa langit, ngunit walang gustong mamatay

lahat ay gustong pumunta sa langit, ngunit walang gustong mamatay

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[Pangungusap]
the weakness of the enemy makes our strength

used to suggest that the vulnerabilities of one's opponent can provide an opportunity for one's own strength or power to be demonstrated

ang kahinaan ng kalaban ay gumagawa ng ating lakas

ang kahinaan ng kalaban ay gumagawa ng ating lakas

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[Pangungusap]
every rose has its thorn

used to imply that every good thing in life has its own negative aspects or challenges

bawat rosas ay may tinik

bawat rosas ay may tinik

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