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Ang Aklat na Street Talk 1 - Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 7

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used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven 's feathers shone in the sunlight , revealing a deep iridescent blackblack as coal.
to black out
[Pandiwa]

to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

himatayin, mawalan ng malay

himatayin, mawalan ng malay

Ex: He felt dizzy and almost blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .Nahihilo siya at halos **nawalan ng malay** dahil sa biglaang pagbabago ng temperatura.

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck, the city was plunged into darkness, the streets becoming black as night.
to blackball
[Pandiwa]

vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

bumoto laban, tanggihang tanggapin

bumoto laban, tanggihang tanggapin

to blacklist
[Pandiwa]

to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

ilagay sa blacklist, blacklist

ilagay sa blacklist, blacklist

Ex: The government blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .Itinakda ng gobyerno ang airline sa **blacklist** dahil sa mga alalahanin sa kaligtasan.
in the black
[Parirala]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
blue
[pang-uri]

feeling sad or melancholic

malungkot,  melankoliko

malungkot, melankoliko

Ex: After the argument , he was left with a blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .Pagkatapos ng argumento, siya ay naiwan na may **asul** na pakiramdam na nanatili sa buong araw.
bluegrass
[Pangngalan]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

bluegrass, musikang bluegrass

bluegrass, musikang bluegrass

blues
[Pangngalan]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

lungkot, kalungkutan

lungkot, kalungkutan

Ex: A case of the Monday blues made it hard to get out of bed .Isang kaso ng **blues** ng Lunes ang naging mahirap na bumangon sa kama.
out of the blue
[Parirala]

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.

used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

gray area
[Pangngalan]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

kulay-abo na lugar, hindi malinaw na lugar

kulay-abo na lugar, hindi malinaw na lugar

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Ang mga hangganan ng privacy sa digital age ay madalas na umiiral sa isang **gray area**, na nagtataas ng mahahalagang tanong tungkol sa personal na data at surveillance.
gray matter
[Pangngalan]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

kulay-abo na bagay, katalinuhan

kulay-abo na bagay, katalinuhan

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.Ang malikhaing mga ideya ng koponan ay nagpapakita ng kanilang pambihirang **gray matter**.
green
[pang-uri]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

walang karanasan, musmos

walang karanasan, musmos

Ex: Her green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .Ang kanyang **berde** na pananaw sa mga relasyon ay ipinakita sa kanyang hindi makatotohanang mga inaasahan.

(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.
green thumb
[Pangngalan]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

berdeng hinlalaki, kakayahan sa pagtatanim

berdeng hinlalaki, kakayahan sa pagtatanim

Ex: She 's always had a green thumb.Palagi siyang may **berdeng hinlalaki**. Ang kanyang mga panloob na halaman ay umuunlad, kahit sa mga buwan ng taglamig.
green with envy
[Parirala]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
greenback
[Pangngalan]

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

berdeng papel de bangko, papel de bangko

berdeng papel de bangko, papel de bangko

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: Sometimes , people the grass is greener on the other side, but they do n't realize that every job has its challenges .

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health.
pinko
[Pangngalan]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

rosas, katamtamang kaliwa

rosas, katamtamang kaliwa

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how "pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .Tinalakay ng dokumentaryo ang kasaysayan ng mga terminong pampulitika, kabilang kung paano naging representasyon ang "**pinko**" ng mga katamtamang kaliwang posisyon noong Cold War.
pinky
[Pangngalan]

the little finger of one's hand

kalingkingan, maliit na daliri

kalingkingan, maliit na daliri

Ex: Injuries to the pinky, such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .Ang mga pinsala sa **kalingkingan**, tulad ng mga bali o pagkakalinsad, ay maaaring maging sanhi ng sakit at limitadong paggalaw, na nakakaapekto sa kasanayan at function ng kamay.
tickled pink
[Parirala]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was tickled pink.
purple heart
[Pangngalan]

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

pusong lila, medalya ng pusong lila

pusong lila, medalya ng pusong lila

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
in the red
[Parirala]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
red
[Pangngalan]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

pula, komunista

pula, komunista

Ex: The document detailed the activities of various reds involved in political activism .Detalyado ng dokumento ang mga gawain ng iba't ibang **pula** na kasangkot sa aktibismong pampulitika.
red cent
[Pangngalan]

an amount of money that is extremely small

isang sentimo, isang pera

isang sentimo, isang pera

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .Ang lumang bahay ay hindi nagkakahalaga ng **isang pulang sentimo** sa kasalukuyang kalagayan nito at nangangailangan ng malalaking pag-aayos.
red-faced
[pang-uri]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

pula sa hiya, namumula ang mukha

pula sa hiya, namumula ang mukha

Ex: The sudden criticism left him red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .Ang biglaang pintas ay nag-iwan sa kanya ng **pulang mukha** at naguguluhan, hindi makasagot kaagad.
red-hot
[pang-uri]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

nag-aapoy, masigla

nag-aapoy, masigla

red tape
[Pangngalan]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

red tape, bureaucrasya

red tape, bureaucrasya

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Kailangan nilang mag-navigate sa pamamagitan ng maraming **red tape** upang maaprubahan ang kanilang visa.
red-letter day
[Pangngalan]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

araw na di malilimutan, araw ng tagumpay

araw na di malilimutan, araw ng tagumpay

Ex: During that period , every day felt like a red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .Sa panahong iyon, parang **espesyal na araw** ang pakiramdam bawat araw habang sila ay gumagawa ng malaking pagsulong patungo sa kanilang mga layunin.
redneck
[Pangngalan]

a poor White person in the southern United States

probinsiyano, mahirap na puting tao sa timog

probinsiyano, mahirap na puting tao sa timog

to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
to see red
[Parirala]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .

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

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
white-bread
[pang-uri]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

ng uring puting gitnang uri, burgesya

ng uring puting gitnang uri, burgesya

white elephant
[Pangngalan]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

puting elepante, mahal na pasanin

puting elepante, mahal na pasanin

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Ang bagong software system, sa kabila ng mga promising na feature nito, ay napatunayang isang **white elephant** para sa kumpanya dahil sa patuloy na glitches at compatibility issues.
white lie
[Pangngalan]

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

maliit na kasinungalingan, puting kasinungalingan

maliit na kasinungalingan, puting kasinungalingan

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Sinabi niya sa kanyang lola ang isang **maliit na kasinungalingan**, na nagkunwaring nagustuhan niya ang handmade na sueter na natanggap niya bilang regalo.
yellow
[pang-uri]

lacking in courage

duwag, takot

duwag, takot

Ex: The yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .Ang **dilaw** na karakter sa pelikula ay palaging ang unang umuurong sa mga pagtutunggali.
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