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Ang Aklat na Street Talk 1 - Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 2

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Street Talk 1
bananas
[pang-uri]

experiencing an state of extreme anger, excitement, or craziness

baliw, loko

baliw, loko

Ex: You're driving me bananas with all those questions.Ginagawa mo akong **baliw** sa lahat ng mga tanong na iyan.
second banana
[Pangngalan]

an individual who is not as important or influential as someone else in an organization

pangalawang saging, numero dos

pangalawang saging, numero dos

Ex: The CEO is the face of the company , but the COO is the second banana who makes sure the company runs smoothly .Ang CEO ang mukha ng kumpanya, ngunit ang COO ang **pangalawang saging** na nagsisiguro na maayos ang takbo ng kumpanya.
top banana
[Pangngalan]

the leading or most influential person in a group or enterprise

pinakamataas na tao, punong tao

pinakamataas na tao, punong tao

Ex: After winning the championship , he was hailed as the top banana of the sports league .Matapos manalo sa kampeonato, siya ay binansagan bilang **pinakamahalagang tao** sa liga ng sports.

to have no information regarding a particular subject

Ex: You can't trust his financial advice; he doesn't know beans about investing.
cabbage
[Pangngalan]

an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual conversation

pera, salapi

pera, salapi

Ex: They celebrated their success by counting the cabbage they had earned from the project .Ipinairap nila ang kanilang tagumpay sa pamamagitan ng pagbibilang ng **pera** na kanilang nakuha mula sa proyekto.

to make someone excited about doing something by promising them a reward

Ex: The parent dangled a carrot in front of the child by promising them a trip to the zoo if they could behave themselves in the grocery store.
cauliflower ear
[Pangngalan]

a deformity of the outer ear caused by repeated trauma, particularly common in contact sports like wrestling and boxing

taingang cauliflower, tainga ng manlalaban

taingang cauliflower, tainga ng manlalaban

Ex: Young athletes are educated about the risks of cauliflower ear in contact sports .Ang mga batang atleta ay tinuturuan tungkol sa mga panganib ng **cauliflower ear** sa mga contact sports.

used to describe someone who is not worried at all in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: I was nervous, but she was cool as a cucumber, guiding me through the process.
fruitcake
[Pangngalan]

a person who displays quirky and unconventional behavior in a delightful manner

isang kakaiba, isang eksentriko

isang kakaiba, isang eksentriko

Ex: She embraces being a fruitcake, unafraid to stand out and be herself .Tinatanggap niya ang pagiging isang **kakaiba**, walang takot na mag-stand out at maging totoo sa kanyang sarili.

to hear something that was passed from one person to another, like a rumor or gossip

Ex: Did you hear on the grapevine that they're planning a surprise party for John?
sour grapes
[Pangngalan]

a negative attitude or reaction toward something that one desires but cannot have or achieve, often by minimizing its importance or worth

maasim na ubas, paninibugho

maasim na ubas, paninibugho

Ex: She said the concert was probably going to be terrible anyway after failing to get tickets , displaying sour grapes.Sinabi niya na ang konsiyerto ay malamang na magiging kakila-kilabot pa rin pagkatapos na hindi makakuha ng mga tiket, na nagpapakita ng **maasim na ubas**.
lemon
[Pangngalan]

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

limon, kotse na sira

limon, kotse na sira

Ex: Their new washing machine was a lemon, constantly breaking down and requiring repairs .Ang kanilang bagong washing machine ay isang **lemon**, palaging nasisira at nangangailangan ng pag-aayos.
lettuce
[Pangngalan]

informal slang for money

pera, salapi

pera, salapi

Ex: She decided to invest her lettuce in the stock market .Nagpasya siyang mamuhunan ng kanyang **pera** sa stock market.

used to refer to two or more people or things that are very similar or closely related

Ex: The two new colleagues like two peas in a pod, always working well together .
peach
[Pangngalan]

a person or thing that stands out for its exceptional qualities

hiyas, perlas

hiyas, perlas

Ex: The vacation spot turned out to be a peach, providing an unforgettable experience with its stunning views and amenities.Ang bakasyunan ay naging isang **hiyas**, na nagbibigay ng isang hindi malilimutang karanasan sa kamangha-manghang tanawin at mga pasilidad nito.
peachy
[pang-uri]

exceptionally good or pleasing

napakaganda, napakahusay

napakaganda, napakahusay

Ex: They had a peachy time on their vacation , exploring new places and relaxing .Nagkaroon sila ng **napakagandang** panahon sa kanilang bakasyon, nag-eeksplora ng mga bagong lugar at nagpapahinga.
pickle
[Pangngalan]

a challenging or troublesome predicament

suliranin, gulo

suliranin, gulo

Ex: The team 's late arrival put them in a pickle for the start of the game .Ang huling pagdating ng koponan ay naglagay sa kanila sa isang **mahigpit na sitwasyon** para sa simula ng laro.
couch potato
[Pangngalan]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

patatas sa sopa, adik sa TV

patatas sa sopa, adik sa TV

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into a couch potato.Ang kanyang kakulangan sa pisikal na aktibidad at patuloy na panonood ng TV ay ginawa siyang **patatas sa sopa**.
hot potato
[Pangngalan]

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

mainit na patatas, maselang isyu

mainit na patatas, maselang isyu

Ex: The employee 's misconduct allegation turned into a hot potato for the HR department , requiring careful handling to avoid legal repercussions .Ang alegasyon ng maling asal ng empleyado ay naging isang **mainit na patatas** para sa departamento ng HR, na nangangailangan ng maingat na paghawak upang maiwasan ang mga legal na kahihinatnan.

a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance , a million dollars can sometimes be small potatoes.
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