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Ang Aklat na Street Talk 1 - Aralin 7

Pag-aralan ang bokabularyo, impormal na mga pananalita, at conversational English na tampok sa Street Talk 1 Lesson 7.

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Street Talk 1
basket case
basket case
[Pangngalan]

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

taong palaging kinakabahan, palaging balisa

taong palaging kinakabahan, palaging balisa

Ex: Ever since the accident, he's been a complete basket case. 

Mula nang aksidente, palaging kinakabahan siya.

to belch
to belch
[Pandiwa]

to expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth

dighay, magdighay

dighay, magdighay

Ex: She felt relieved after belching, easing the discomfort in her stomach. 

Nakaramdam siya ng ginhawa pagkatapos dumighay, na nag-alis ng discomfort sa kanyang tiyan.

to [bend|lean] over backward

to put in an extreme or great amount of effort to do something

gawin ang lahat ng kaya, magpakahirap para makatulong

gawin ang lahat ng kaya, magpakahirap para makatulong

Ex: She bent over backward to make the guests feel welcome. 
to check out
to check out
[Pandiwa]

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

suriing mabuti, alamin kung tama o angkop

suriing mabuti, alamin kung tama o angkop

Ex: Can you check the information out to confirm its accuracy? 

Maaari mo bang suriin ang impormasyon upang kumpirmahin ang katumpakan nito?

to [drive] {sb} up the wall

to make someone extremely angry

mabaliw sa inis ang isang tao, sumagad sa nerbiyos ng isang tao

mabaliw sa inis ang isang tao, sumagad sa nerbiyos ng isang tao

Ex: His constant complaining drives me up the wall. 

Nakakabaliw sa inis ang walang tigil niyang pagrereklamo.

to drop in
to drop in
[Pandiwa]

to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

dumalaw nang walang paunang abiso, bumisita nang sandali at kaswal

dumalaw nang walang paunang abiso, bumisita nang sandali at kaswal

Ex: If you're in the area, feel free to drop in for a cup of tea. 

Kung nasa lugar ka, huwag kang mag-atubiling dumaan para sa isang tasa ng tsaa.

to [eat] {sb} out of house and home

to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

ubusin ang pagkain sa bahay, simutin ang laman ng kusina

ubusin ang pagkain sa bahay, simutin ang laman ng kusina

Ex: My teenage nephews stayed for a week and ate me out of house and home. 

Isang linggong tumira sa amin ang mga binata kong pamangkin at inubos ang pagkain sa bahay.

to fall apart
to fall apart
[Pandiwa]

to experience a mental breakdown

mabuwag, masiraan ng loob

mabuwag, masiraan ng loob

Ex: After the traumatic event, she began to fall apart emotionally, struggling to cope with the aftermath. 

Pagkatapos ng traumatic na pangyayari, nagsimula siyang mabuwag emotionally, nahihirapang harapin ang aftermath.

freeloader
freeloader
[Pangngalan]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

patay-gutom, palamunin

patay-gutom, palamunin

Ex: She's tired of being taken advantage of by that freeloader who never contributes anything. 
to [give] {sb} a hand

to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: Can you give me a hand with carrying these groceries? 
to handle
to handle
[Pandiwa]

to manage or address a person, situation, or issue in a particular manner

hawakan, pamahalaan

hawakan, pamahalaan

Ex: He handled the delicate situation with tact, avoiding further conflict. 
to [hit] the road
to hit the road
[Parirala]

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

umalis na, bumiyahe na

umalis na, bumiyahe na

Ex: We should hit the road before traffic gets bad. 

Umalis na tayo bago lumala ang trapiko.

to kick out
to kick out
[Pandiwa]

to forcefully make someone leave a place or residence

palayasin, itaboy

palayasin, itaboy

Ex: The landlord is threatening to kick out the tenants if they don't pay their rent. 

Nagbabanta ang may-ari na paalisin ang mga nangungupahan kung hindi sila magbabayad ng kanilang upa.

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

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

pakitunguhan nang maingat, dahan-dahang pakitunguhan

pakitunguhan nang maingat, dahan-dahang pakitunguhan

Ex: The manager handled the nervous client with kid gloves. 

Maingat na pinakitunguhan ng manager ang kinakabahang kliyente.

to [lift|raise] a finger

to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

kumilos kahit kaunti, tumulong kahit kaunti

kumilos kahit kaunti, tumulong kahit kaunti

Ex: He watched us carry the boxes and didn't lift a finger to help. 

Pinanood lang niya kaming magbuhat ng mga kahon at hindi man lang tumulong.

to [have] it made in the shade

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

maalwan ang buhay, ayos na ang buhay

maalwan ang buhay, ayos na ang buhay

Ex: With that inheritance, he has it made in the shade. 

Dahil sa manang iyon, maalwan na ang buhay niya.

to put up
to put up
[Pandiwa]

to provide housing or accommodation for someone

magpatuloy, magbigay ng tirahan

magpatuloy, magbigay ng tirahan

Ex: They put up their friends for a few nights during their visit. 

Tinuluyan nila ang kanilang mga kaibigan ng ilang gabi sa panahon ng kanilang pagbisita.

to put away
to put away
[Pandiwa]

to place something where it should be after using it

ibalik ang isang bagay sa tamang lagayan pagkatapos gamitin, ayusin at itago ang isang bagay sa tamang lugar

ibalik ang isang bagay sa tamang lagayan pagkatapos gamitin, ayusin at itago ang isang bagay sa tamang lugar

Ex: The decorations were boxed up and put away for next year. 

Ang mga dekorasyon ay inilagay sa kahon at itinago para sa susunod na taon.

to sleep in
to sleep in
[Pandiwa]

to stay in bed and sleep for a longer period than one typically would, especially in the morning

matulog nang mas matagal kaysa karaniwan, gumising nang mas huli kaysa karaniwan

matulog nang mas matagal kaysa karaniwan, gumising nang mas huli kaysa karaniwan

Ex: I like to sleep in on weekends and enjoy a leisurely morning. 

Gusto kong matulog nang mahaba tuwing weekend at mag-enjoy ng isang tahimik na umaga.

to take off
to take off
[Pandiwa]

to leave a surface and begin flying

lumipad mula sa lupa, umalis sa ibabaw at magsimulang lumipad

lumipad mula sa lupa, umalis sa ibabaw at magsimulang lumipad

Ex: The airplane is ready to take off from the runway. 

Ang eroplano ay handa nang tumakas mula sa runway.

tube
tube
[Pangngalan]

an electronic device in which electrodes are enclosed in an evacuated glass or metal container

vacuum tube,  elektronikong tubo

vacuum tube, elektronikong tubo

Ex: The old radio uses several vacuum tubes. 
to turn in
to turn in
[Pandiwa]

to get ready for sleep

matulog, handa na para matulog

matulog, handa na para matulog

Ex: The travelers turned in early to catch an early morning flight. 

Ang mga manlalakbay ay natulog nang maaga para makahabol sa isang maagang flight sa umaga.

white lie
white lie
[Pangngalan]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

maliit na kasinungalingan, kasinungalingang walang masamang layunin

maliit na kasinungalingan, kasinungalingang walang masamang layunin

Ex: I told a white lie and said the soup was delicious. 

Nagsabi ako ng maliit na kasinungalingan at sinabing masarap ang sopas.

you can say that again

used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

tama ka diyan, oo nga naman

tama ka diyan, oo nga naman

Ex: This traffic is awful.  You can say that again. 

Grabe ang traffic na ito. Tama ka diyan.

bottomless pit
bottomless pit
[Pangngalan]

a person who eats constantly, seemingly without ever getting full, or someone with an insatiable appetite

walang pusod na hukay, tiyan na hindi mapuno

walang pusod na hukay, tiyan na hindi mapuno

Ex: Every time we go to a buffet, he’s like a bottomless pit, eating everything in sight. 

Tuwing pumupunta kami sa buffet, para siyang walang pusod na hukay, kumakain ng lahat ng makikita.

hey
hey
[Pantawag]

used as an informal greeting

hoy,  uy

hoy, uy

Ex: Hey, Emma!  How have you been? 
to [raid] the fridge

to search through the refrigerator, usually late at night or when hungry, often eating snacks or leftovers impulsively

Ex: He always raids the fridge after coming home from work. 
to [stay] up all (hours of the|) night

to remain awake very late into the night, often until early morning, usually due to work, entertainment, or insomnia

Ex: He stays up all hours of the night playing video games. 
to [give] {sb} a black eye

to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He got into a fight and gave the other guy a black eye. 
blue blazes
blue blazes
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, annoyance, or intensity

Susmaryosep! Hindi ko inasahan 'yun., Anak ng tokwa! Hindi ko nakita 'yon.

Susmaryosep! Hindi ko inasahan 'yun., Anak ng tokwa! Hindi ko nakita 'yon.

Ex: Blue blazes!  I didn’t see that coming. 

Susmaryosep! Hindi ko inaasahan iyon.

beet red
beet red
[pang-uri]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

pulang-pula na parang beet, matingkad na pula

pulang-pula na parang beet, matingkad na pula

Ex: He turned beet red when the teacher caught him daydreaming in class. 

Naging pulang-pula siya nang mahuli siya ng guro na nagdadalangin sa klase.

red cent
red cent
[Pangngalan]

something of no value or significance, often used to express disdain or disregard

pulang sentimo, walang kwenta

pulang sentimo, walang kwenta

Ex: His promises aren’t worth a red cent. 

Ang kanyang mga pangako ay hindi nagkakahalaga ng isang pulang sentimo.

(as|) white as a (ghost|sheet)

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

maputla parang multo, sobrang putla

maputla parang multo, sobrang putla

Ex: She turned white as a ghost after hearing the bad news. 

Namutla siyang parang multo matapos marinig ang masamang balita.

white-knuckle
white-knuckle
[pang-uri]

used to describe something intense, thrilling, or nerve-wracking, often causing fear or excitement

nakakabilib, nakakagulat

nakakabilib, nakakagulat

Ex: The white-knuckle ride left us all breathless. 

Ang matinding pagsakay ay nag-iwan sa amin lahat na hindi makahinga.

to [see] the whites of {one's} eyes

to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes

Ex: When the teacher announced the surprise test, I saw the whites of my classmates' eyes widen in shock. 
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