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Kabutihan & Masama - Mga Tukso

Tuklasin ang mga salawikain sa Ingles na naglalarawan ng mga tukso sa mga kasabihan tulad ng 'isang bukas na pinto ay maaaring magtukso sa isang santo' at 'ang ipinagbabawal na prutas ang pinakamatamis'.

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Simulan ang pag-aaral
Virtue & Vice
stolen kisses are (always|) the sweetest

used to suggest that there is an added sense of excitement and pleasure associated with doing something that is forbidden or taboo, particularly in romantic encounters

Maaaring mas kaakit-akit ang ipinagbabawal

Maaaring mas kaakit-akit ang ipinagbabawal

Ex: The secrecy and danger of their forbidden romance only added to their passion, as they both believed that stolen kisses are the sweetest. 
an open door may tempt a saint

used to suggest that even individuals with strong moral values and principles may be susceptible to temptation and that it is important to be mindful of one's actions and choices

Kahit mabuting tao ay maaaring matukso

Kahit mabuting tao ay maaaring matukso

Ex: I was determined to stick to my diet, but when my coworker left a box of donuts on the table, I couldn't resist.  It's true what they say - an open door may tempt a saint. 
constant occupation prevents temptation

used to emphasize the importance of staying engaged and productive in order to avoid negative or harmful behaviors or habits

Nakababawas ng tukso ang pagiging abala

Nakababawas ng tukso ang pagiging abala

Ex: If you're trying to quit smoking, it's helpful to keep yourself occupied with other activities because constant occupation prevents temptation. 
the hole calls (out to|) the thief

used to suggest that an exposed weakness or vulnerability can invite or tempt individuals with malicious intent to take advantage of the situation

Maaaring mag-anyaya ng pagsasamantala ang lantad na kahinaan

Maaaring mag-anyaya ng pagsasamantala ang lantad na kahinaan

Ex: He left his car unlocked with the keys inside and it was stolen.  The hole calls the thief. 
opportunity makes (a|the) thief

used to suggest that people who are presented with the chance to steal or commit a crime are more likely to do so, even if they would not ordinarily engage in such behavior

Maaaring tuksuhin ng pagkakataon ang tao na gumawa ng mali

Maaaring tuksuhin ng pagkakataon ang tao na gumawa ng mali

Ex: She was given access to confidential information and used it for personal gain.  Opportunity makes a thief. 
a moment on the lips, forever on the hips

used to suggest that the pleasure of indulging in unhealthy food is only temporary, but the negative effects on our body can be long-lasting and difficult to reverse

Ang panandaliang sarap ay maaaring may pangmatagalang epekto

Ang panandaliang sarap ay maaaring may pangmatagalang epekto

Ex: I know that ice cream looks tempting, but remember what they say - a moment on the lips, forever on the hips. 
away goes (the devil|evil) when he finds the door shut against him

used to suggest that by resisting negative influences and temptations, one can prevent them from causing harm or leading to negative consequences

Ang paglaban sa tukso ay nakaiiwas sa kapahamakan

Ang paglaban sa tukso ay nakaiiwas sa kapahamakan

Ex: She cut ties with toxic people in her life, and her mental health improved because away goes the devil when he finds the door shut against him. 
the forbidden fruit is the sweetest

used to suggest that things that are forbidden or unattainable often appear more desirable and tempting

Madalas mas kaakit-akit ang ipinagbabawal

Madalas mas kaakit-akit ang ipinagbabawal

Ex: After being told not to read a particular book, Susan found herself more curious about it, as the forbidden fruit is the sweetest. 
resist the devil, and he will flee from you

used to encourage individuals to exercise self-control and discipline in order to resist temptations and negative influences that may lead to harmful actions or behaviors

Labanan ang tukso at lilipas din ito

Labanan ang tukso at lilipas din ito

Ex: When faced with the temptation to gossip about her friend, Jane remembered the saying 'resist the devil, and he will flee from you,' and chose to keep her thoughts to herself. 
wisdom will save you also from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words

used to suggest that wisdom can protect a person from the tempting and dishonest words of a woman who is often not faithful

Pinoprotektahan ng karunungan laban sa panlilinlang at seksuwal na tukso

Pinoprotektahan ng karunungan laban sa panlilinlang at seksuwal na tukso

Ex: As a young man, my father always told me "wisdom would save you also from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words," and that I should be careful not to fall into the trap of sexual temptation. 
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