Ang Aklat na Street Talk 1 - Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 6

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to belt [Pandiwa]

palo

Ex: The child accidentally belted his sibling in the arm while swinging his toy wildly .

Hindi sinasadyang sinuntok ng bata ang kanyang kapatid sa braso habang pinapagalaw nang malakas ang kanyang laruan.

below the belt [Parirala]

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Mocking someone 's insecurities in front of others is hitting below the belt .

to [be] in a bad mood [Parirala]

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

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to boot up [Pandiwa]

mag-boot up

Ex: The new software allows the computer to boot up much faster than before.

Ang bagong software ay nagpapahintulot sa computer na mag-boot up nang mas mabilis kaysa dati.

boot camp [Pangngalan]

kampo ng pagsasanay militar

to bootleg [Pandiwa]

to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

Ex: Police shut down a network that bootlegged alcohol across state lines .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [Parirala]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The sight of the charging bull made him quake in his boots .

blue-collar [pang-uri]

manggagawa

Ex:

Ang mga manggagawang blue-collar ay kilala sa kanilang hands-on na paraan ng paglutas ng problema at kakayahang magtrabaho nang epektibo gamit ang mga tool at makinarya.

hot under the collar [Parirala]

extremely furious or upset

Ex: If they continue to ignore his suggestions , he will likely get hot under the collar and voice his frustration .

off the cuff [Parirala]

without any preparations or prior plans

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to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [Parirala]

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial to handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .

hats off [Pantawag]

paggalang

Ex: A: "I managed to get the highest number of sales this quarter!" B: "Wow, hats off! That's not easy to do!"

A: "Nakuha kong makuha ang pinakamataas na bilang ng mga benta ngayong quarter!" B: "Wow, congratulations! Hindi madaling gawin iyon!"

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat [Parirala]

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex: The detective shared crucial information with the witness , stressing the importance of keeping it under their hat to protect ongoing investigations .

old hat [Parirala]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: She thought her idea for a smartphone app was groundbreaking , but by the time she developed it , it was already old hat .

to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [Parirala]

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: As a small business owner , he has to wear many different hats , including marketing , sales , and customer support .

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [Parirala]

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: They will have ants in their pants as they anticipate opening their presents on Christmas morning .

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [Parirala]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex:

to [charm] the pants off {sb} [Parirala]

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex:

by the seat of {one's} pants [Parirala]

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The team faced unexpected challenges during the competition and had to adapt their strategy by the seat of their pants .

to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [Parirala]

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: She will sue the pants off the online retailer if they fail to deliver the promised refund .

to [wear] the pants [Parirala]

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: Despite being in a traditional society , she clearly wears the pants in her marriage , making all the major decisions .

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [Parirala]

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex:

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [Pangungusap]

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: She was about to yell at her colleague , but he told her to keep her shirt on and discuss the issue calmly .

to [lose] {one's} shirt [Parirala]

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

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stuffed shirt [Pangngalan]

mayabang

Ex: The politician 's speeches were filled with empty promises and stuffed shirt rhetoric .

Ang mga talumpati ng pulitiko ay puno ng mga walang laman na pangako at retorika ng mayabang.

if the (shoe|boot) fits [Parirala]

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: I understand you 're sensitive about being labeled as lazy , but if the shoe fits , wear it .

goody two shoes [Parirala]

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: He constantly brags about his charitable donations and impeccable ethical choices. It's clear he's just a goody two shoes seeking attention.

to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve] [Parirala]

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: During the tough contract negotiations , she had an experienced lawyer up her sleeve , ready to step in if the situation got tricky .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [Parirala]

to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off .

to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it [Parirala]

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: During the tense meeting , the manager had to tell the team to stick a sock in it and focus on finding solutions to the problem .

Ang Aklat na Street Talk 1
Aralin 1	Aralin 2	Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 2	Aralin 3
Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 3	Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin 2: Aralin 3	Aralin 4	Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 4
Aralin 5	Aralin 6	Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 6	Aralin 7
Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 7	Aralin 8	Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 8	Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin 2: Aralin 8
Aralin 9	Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 9	Aralin 10	Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 10