pattern

Ang Aklat na Street Talk 1 - Isang Mas Malapit na Pagtingin: Aralin 8

Galugarin ang karagdagang bokabularyo, mga expression, kahulugan, at paggamit mula sa Street Talk 1 Aralin 8 na may mas malapit na pagtingin sa wikang ginamit sa aralin.

Repasuhin

Flashcards

mga anyo

Pagbaybay

Pagsusulit

Simulan ang pag-aaral
Street Talk 1
animal
animal
[pang-uri]

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

hayop,  mabangis

hayop, mabangis

Ex: The story explores the conflict between reason and animal desire. 
to [have] ants in {one's} pants

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

hindi mapakali, aligaga sa kaba o excitement

hindi mapakali, aligaga sa kaba o excitement

Ex: The kids had ants in their pants all morning before the school trip. 

Buong umaga bago ang school trip, hindi mapakali ang mga bata.

antsy
antsy
[pang-uri]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

balisa at di-mapakali, malikot dahil sa kaba

balisa at di-mapakali, malikot dahil sa kaba

Ex: She felt antsy waiting for her turn to speak in front of the class. 

Pakiramdam niya ay nababalisa habang naghihintay ng kanyang turn na magsalita sa harap ng klase.

to [go] ape
to go ape
[Parirala]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

mabaliw sa tuwa, sobrang ma-excite

mabaliw sa tuwa, sobrang ma-excite

Ex: He went ape when he found out he'd won the lottery. 

Nabaliw siya sa tuwa nang malaman niyang nanalo siya sa lotto.

to [go] apeshit
to go apeshit
[Parirala]

to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior

Ex: My boss went apeshit when he found out about the mistake I made on the project, shouting and slamming his fist on the table. 
ass
ass
[Pangngalan]

a foolish person

tanga, gago

tanga, gago

Ex: He strutted around the office like a complete ass after getting that tiny promotion. 

Nagpasikat siya sa opisina tulad ng isang ganap na tanga pagkatapos makuha ang maliit na promosyon.

jackass
jackass
[Pangngalan]

a stupid, foolish, or stubbornly obnoxious person

tanga, gago

tanga, gago

Ex: The jackass revved his engine at 3 a.m. waking the neighborhood. 

Ang tanga ay nag-rev ng kanyang makina nang alas-3 ng umaga, ginising ang buong kapitbahayan.

bats in the belfry

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

may sayad, kakaiba ang tama

may sayad, kakaiba ang tama

Ex: People say he has bats in the belfry because he wants to sail alone across the ocean. 

Sabi ng mga tao may sayad siya dahil gusto niyang tumawid ng karagatan nang mag-isa.

batty
batty
[pang-uri]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

loko-loko, sira-ulo

loko-loko, sira-ulo

Ex: People thought she was batty for collecting hundreds of garden gnomes. 

Inisip ng mga tao na siya ay loko-loko dahil sa pagkolekta ng daan-daang garden gnome.

(as|) blind as a bat

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

halos bulag, mahina ang paningin

halos bulag, mahina ang paningin

Ex: Without his glasses, he's blind as a bat. 

Kapag wala ang salamin niya, halos bulag siya.

(as|) busy as a beaver

extremely active, busy, and hardworking

sipag na sipag, walang tigil sa trabaho

sipag na sipag, walang tigil sa trabaho

Ex: She was busy as a beaver getting the shop ready for opening day. 

Sipag na sipag siya sa paghahanda ng tindahan para sa opening day.

eager beaver
eager beaver
[Pangngalan]

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

masigasig at masipag, sipag na sipag

masigasig at masipag, sipag na sipag

Ex: She's an eager beaver, always volunteering for extra work. 

Masigasig at masipag siya, laging nagbo-volunteer para sa dagdag na trabaho.

bee in {one's} bonnet

something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

kinahuhumalingan, paulit-ulit na iniisip

kinahuhumalingan, paulit-ulit na iniisip

Ex: He has a bee in his bonnet about office noise and brings it up at every meeting. 

Kinahuhumalingan niya ang ingay sa opisina at binabanggit iyon sa bawat meeting.

(as|) busy as a bee

extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

sobrang abala, abala sa gawain

sobrang abala, abala sa gawain

Ex: She has been as busy as a bee all week. 

Sobrang abala siya buong linggo.

to [mind] {one's} own beeswax

to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

asikasuhin ang sariling buhay, huwag makialam sa iba

asikasuhin ang sariling buhay, huwag makialam sa iba

Ex: When I asked why she was whispering, she told me to mind my own beeswax. 

Nang tanungin ko kung bakit siya bumubulong, sinabi niyang asikasuhin ko na lang ang sarili kong buhay.

a little bird
a little bird
[Parirala]

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

isang lihim na source, may nagsabi sa akin

isang lihim na source, may nagsabi sa akin

Ex: A little bird told me you're getting promoted. 

May nagsabi sa akin na mapo-promote ka raw.

bird
bird
[Pangngalan]

a young female adult

ibon, babae

ibon, babae

Ex: The lads went out to chat up some birds at the pub. 
birds of a feather flock together

used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Madalas nagsasama ang mga taong magkatulad

Madalas nagsasama ang mga taong magkatulad

Ex: They both love art, so it's no surprise that they're best friends; birds of a feather flock together. 
early bird
early bird
[Pangngalan]

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

taong maagang gumising, maagang nagigising

taong maagang gumising, maagang nagigising

Ex: My mother is an early bird and is usually awake before sunrise. 

Maagang gumising ang nanay ko at kadalasan gising na siya bago sumikat ang araw.

to [eat] like a bird

to have a very little desire to eat

kumain nang kaunti lang, mahina ang gana sa pagkain

kumain nang kaunti lang, mahina ang gana sa pagkain

Ex: She eats like a bird, so one sandwich is usually enough for her. 

Kaunti lang siyang kumain, kaya kadalasan sapat na sa kanya ang isang sandwich.

for the birds
for the birds
[Parirala]

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

walang kuwenta, hindi sulit pansinin

walang kuwenta, hindi sulit pansinin

Ex: That long speech was for the birds; it didn't say anything useful. 

Walang kuwenta ang mahabang talumpating iyon; wala itong sinabing kapaki-pakinabang.

to [give] {sb} the bird

to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone

pakitaan ng middle finger, gumawa ng bastos na senyas

pakitaan ng middle finger, gumawa ng bastos na senyas

Ex: The angry driver gave him the bird and sped away. 

Pinakitaan siya ng middle finger ng galit na driver at mabilis itong umalis.

jailbird
jailbird
[Pangngalan]

a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly

paulit-ulit na kriminal, ibon ng bilangguan

paulit-ulit na kriminal, ibon ng bilangguan

(the|) early bird (catches|gets) the worm

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ang maagang pagsisimula ay nagpapataas ng tsansang magtagumpay

Ang maagang pagsisimula ay nagpapataas ng tsansang magtagumpay

Ex: She always arrives at work early; after all, the early bird catches the worm. 
buck
buck
[Pangngalan]

one dollar

isang dolyar, isang salaping papel

isang dolyar, isang salaping papel

Ex: He found a buck on the sidewalk and used it to buy a lottery ticket. 

Nakahanap siya ng isang dolyar sa bangketa at ginamit ito para bumili ng loterya ticket.

to buck up
to buck up
[Pandiwa]

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

pasiglahin, palakasin ang loob

pasiglahin, palakasin ang loob

Ex: The supportive gesture was enough to buck up their spirits. 

Ang suportadong kilos ay sapat na para pasiglahin ang kanilang espiritu.

(as|) snug as a bug in a rug

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

sarap na sarap sa ginhawa, komportableng-komportable

sarap na sarap sa ginhawa, komportableng-komportable

Ex: The baby looked snug as a bug in a rug after her bath. 

Pagkatapos maligo, sarap na sarap sa ginhawa ang sanggol.

bug
bug
[Pangngalan]

a tiny living organism that can cause disease

mikrobyo, mikroorganismo

mikrobyo, mikroorganismo

Ex: The flu is caused by a viral bug. 

Ang trangkaso ay sanhi ng isang viral na kulisap.

to bug
to bug
[Pandiwa]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

abalahin,  kulitin

abalahin, kulitin

Ex: The children continued to bug their parents for a new video game. 

Patuloy na inistorbo ng mga bata ang kanilang mga magulang para sa isang bagong video game.

to work out
to work out
[Pandiwa]

to find a solution to a problem

lutasin, hanapin

lutasin, hanapin

Ex: We must work out a solution to the budgetary issues before moving forward. 

Dapat naming malutas ang solusyon sa mga isyu sa badyet bago magpatuloy.

bullshit
bullshit
[Pangngalan]

exaggerated, deceptive, or false statements meant to impress or fool someone

kalokohan, kabulaan

kalokohan, kabulaan

Ex: His excuse for cheating was transparent bullshit. 

Ang kanyang dahilan para sa pandaraya ay isang malinaw na kalokohan.

bullheaded
bullheaded
[pang-uri]

obstinate and stupid

matigas ang ulo, tanga

matigas ang ulo, tanga

cock-and-bull story

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

palusot na mahirap paniwalaan, imbentong kuwento

palusot na mahirap paniwalaan, imbentong kuwento

Ex: He came in late with some cock-and-bull story about his alarm clock exploding. 

Nahuli siya at may palusot na mahirap paniwalaan: sumabog daw ang alarm clock niya.

to [take] the bull by the horns

to deal with a difficult situation directly and confidently

Ex: She took the bull by the horns and called the angry client. 
dumb bunny
dumb bunny
[Pangngalan]

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

tanga-tanga, uto-uto

tanga-tanga, uto-uto

Ex: She is no dumb bunny; she knows exactly what is going on. 

Hindi siya tanga-tanga; alam na alam niya ang nangyayari.

to [have|get] butterflies in {one's} [stomach]

to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

kabahan nang may kilig, kinikilig at kinakabahan

kabahan nang may kilig, kinikilig at kinakabahan

Ex: I always get butterflies in my stomach before going onstage. 

Palagi akong kinakabahan nang may kilig bago umakyat sa entablado.

the straw that [break] the (camel's|donkey's) back

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

huling patak, sagad na

huling patak, sagad na

Ex: The missed paycheck was the straw that broke the camel's back. 

Ang hindi nabayarang suweldo ang huling patak.

to catnap
to catnap
[Pandiwa]

to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

mag-idlip ng sandali, umidlip

mag-idlip ng sandali, umidlip

Ex: The soothing music in the background makes it easy to catnap. 

Ang nakakarelaks na musika sa background ay nagpapadali ng maikling idlip.

copycat
copycat
[Pangngalan]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

gayahin, taong gumagaya

gayahin, taong gumagaya

Ex: He's just a copycat, always imitating famous athletes. 

Isa lang siyang gumagaya, laging ginagaya ang mga sikat na atleta.

curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back

used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

Maaaring mapanganib ang pagkamausisa ngunit kapaki-pakinabang din

Maaaring mapanganib ang pagkamausisa ngunit kapaki-pakinabang din

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains.  They faced many challenges, but eventually made it to the other side.  Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. 
to [rain] cats and dogs

to rain really hard

bumuhos ang ulan, umulan nang napakalakas

bumuhos ang ulan, umulan nang napakalakas

Ex: It started to rain cats and dogs just as we left the restaurant. 

Biglang bumuhos ang ulan pagkalabas namin ng restaurant.

to [look|feel] like something the cat [bring|drag] in

to look very disorganized and untidy

mukhang gusgusin, mukhang napagpaguran

mukhang gusgusin, mukhang napagpaguran

Ex: After the long flight, you look like something the cat brought in. 

Pagkatapos ng mahabang lipad, mukha kang gusgusin.

cat got your tongue
cat got your tongue
[Pangungusap]

said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

bakit ka natahimik?, kinain ba ng pusa ang dila mo?

bakit ka natahimik?, kinain ba ng pusa ang dila mo?

Ex: Cat got your tongue?  You were very confident a minute ago. 

Bakit ka natahimik? Kanina lang, ang kumpiyansa mo pa.

to chicken out

to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

umurong dahil sa takot, hindi ituloy ang plano dahil sa takot

umurong dahil sa takot, hindi ituloy ang plano dahil sa takot

Ex: She tends to chicken out of social events because of her shyness. 

Madalas siyang umurong sa mga social event dahil sa kanyang pagiging mahiyain.

chickenshit
chickenshit
[Pangngalan]

a person who is weak and lacks courage

duwag, takot

duwag, takot

Ex: Don't be such a chickenshit; stand up for yourself! 

Huwag kang maging duwag; ipagtanggol mo ang sarili mo!

to {not} [count] {one's} chickens

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

huwag munang umasa, huwag magdiwang agad

huwag munang umasa, huwag magdiwang agad

Ex: We're close to a deal, but let's not count our chickens yet. 

Malapit na ang kasunduan, pero huwag muna tayong umasa.

(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

tusong-tuso, mapanlinlang

tusong-tuso, mapanlinlang

Ex: He is sly as a fox when negotiating a deal. 

Tusong-tuso siya kapag nakikipagkasundo.

a frog in {one's} throat

difficulty in speaking, particularly due to one's throat being dry

namama ang boses, makating lalamunan

namama ang boses, makating lalamunan

Ex: I've been talking all day and now I have a frog in my throat. 

Buong araw akong nagsalita at ngayon ay namama ang aking boses.

to [get] {one's} goat

to really annoy or frustrate someone

magpainit ng ulo ng isang tao, nakakainis nang todo

magpainit ng ulo ng isang tao, nakakainis nang todo

Ex: His smug attitude really gets my goat. 

Talagang nagpapainit ng ulo ko ang mayabang niyang ugali.

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.

scapegoat
scapegoat
[Pangngalan]

a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings

taong sinisisi, sangkalan

taong sinisisi, sangkalan

to goose
to goose
[Pandiwa]

pinch in the buttocks

kurot sa puwit

kurot sa puwit

hog
hog
[Pangngalan]

a person who is excessively greedy or selfish

matakaw, makasarili

matakaw, makasarili

Ex: Children learned not to be hogs during playtime. 
in hog heaven
in hog heaven
[Parirala]

used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

sarap na sarap, sobrang saya at kontento

sarap na sarap, sobrang saya at kontento

Ex: He was in hog heaven with a plate full of barbecue and a cold drink. 

May punong plato ng barbecue at malamig na inumin, sarap na sarap siya.

to hog
to hog
[Pandiwa]

to take or use something selfishly or greedily

agawin, monopolohin

agawin, monopolohin

Ex: He hogged the spotlight at the awards ceremony. 
hogwash
hogwash
[Pangngalan]

an absurd idea or discussion

kalokohan, kabaliwan

kalokohan, kabaliwan

hoggish
hoggish
[pang-uri]

acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

matakaw, masiba

matakaw, masiba

Ex: His hoggish eating habits disgusted everyone at the table. 

Ang kanyang matakaw na mga gawi sa pagkain ay nakadismaya sa lahat sa hapag-kainan.

road hog
road hog
[Pangngalan]

someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

makasariling driver, hog ng kalsada

makasariling driver, hog ng kalsada

Ex: The road hog cut off several cars while changing lanes without signaling. 

Ang road hog ay humarang sa ilang mga kotse habang nagpapalit ng linya nang walang senyas.

to [beat] a dead horse

to waste energy on a lost cause

magsayang sa wala na, ipilit ang wala nang pag-asa

magsayang sa wala na, ipilit ang wala nang pag-asa

Ex: Trying to reopen the case now is just beating a dead horse. 

Ang subukang buksan ulit ang kaso ngayon ay pagsasayang lang.

charley-horse
charley-horse
[Pangngalan]

a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

pulikat, kalamnan ng kalamnan

pulikat, kalamnan ng kalamnan

(straight|) from the horse's mouth

(of information) from an accurate or valid source

mula mismo sa pinagmulan, direkta sa taong may alam

mula mismo sa pinagmulan, direkta sa taong may alam

Ex: I know the company is closing that branch; I heard it straight from the horse's mouth. 

Alam kong isasara ng kumpanya ang branch na iyon; mismo sa pinagmulan ko narinig.

to horse around

indulge in horseplay

magbiruan, maglaro

magbiruan, maglaro

like a chicken with its head cut off

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

parang tarantang-taranta, nagkukumahog nang walang direksyon

parang tarantang-taranta, nagkukumahog nang walang direksyon

Ex: When the fire alarm went off, everyone ran around like chickens with their heads cut off. 

Nang tumunog ang fire alarm, lahat nagtakbuhan nang tarantang-taranta.

spring chicken
spring chicken
[Pangngalan]

a young individual with little or no experience

baguhan, bata pa

baguhan, bata pa

Ex: He's no spring chicken when it comes to negotiating. 

Hindi na siya baguhan pagdating sa pakikipagkasundo.

clam
clam
[Pangngalan]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

isang pirasong papel na nagkakahalaga ng isang dolyar, isang dolyar

isang pirasong papel na nagkakahalaga ng isang dolyar, isang dolyar

to clam up
to clam up
[Pandiwa]

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

manahimik

manahimik

Ex: Every time the teacher asked him about his weekend, he would clam up and avoid eye contact. 

Tuwing tinatanong siya ng guro tungkol sa kanyang weekend, siya ay biglang tumatahimik at iniiwasan ang eye contact.

holy cow
holy cow
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

naku po!, grabe naman!

naku po!, grabe naman!

Ex: Holy cow, that dog is bigger than my sofa. 

Naku po, mas malaki pa ang asong iyon kaysa sa sofa ko.

(till|until) the cows come home

used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

hanggang sa walang katapusan, nang napakatagal

hanggang sa walang katapusan, nang napakatagal

Ex: You can argue until the cows come home, but she will not change her mind. 

Puwede kang makipagtalo nang walang katapusan, pero hindi siya magbabago ng isip.

dog
dog
[Pangngalan]

an unattractive person, especially a girl or woman

pangit, hindi kaaya-aya

pangit, hindi kaaya-aya

Ex: He was criticized for calling his former girlfriend a dog. 
dog do
dog do
[Pangngalan]

fecal droppings from a dog

tae ng aso, dumi ng aso

tae ng aso, dumi ng aso

dog-eared
dog-eared
[pang-uri]

showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

may mga tupi sa sulok, gasgas dahil sa madalas na paggamit

may mga tupi sa sulok, gasgas dahil sa madalas na paggamit

Ex: Her favorite novel was dog-eared, evidence of countless readings over the years. 

Ang kanyang paboritong nobela ay nakatupi ang mga sulok, ebidensya ng hindi mabilang na pagbabasa sa loob ng maraming taon.

to [be] in the doghouse

to be in trouble with someone, typically because of a mistake or wrongdoing

dog-tired
dog-tired
[pang-uri]

completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

pagod na pagod na parang aso, hapo na hapo

pagod na pagod na parang aso, hapo na hapo

Ex: After working a double shift, he came home feeling dog-tired and collapsed on the couch. 

Pagkatapos magtrabaho ng dobleng shift, umuwi siyang pakiramdam ay pagod na pagod at bumagsak sa sopa.

dog eat dog
dog eat dog
[Parirala]

(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

malupit na kompetisyon, kanya-kanyang laban

malupit na kompetisyon, kanya-kanyang laban

Ex: The tech industry can be dog eat dog, especially for small startups. 

Maaaring maging malupit ang kompetisyon sa tech industry, lalo na para sa maliliit na startup.

hound
hound
[Pangngalan]

someone who is morally reprehensible

taong walang hiya, salbahe

taong walang hiya, salbahe

Ex: You miserable hound, how could you betray your own family? 
{one's} dogs [are] barking

used to say that one's feet are in pain

masakit ang paa, nangangawit ang paa

masakit ang paa, nangangawit ang paa

Ex: I've been walking all day — my dogs are barking! 

Maghapon akong naglakad — masakit ang aking paa!

to [put] on the dog

to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

magpaka-sosyal, magpanggap na mayaman

magpaka-sosyal, magpanggap na mayaman

Ex: He put on the dog at the reunion, arriving in a rented sports car. 

Nagpaka-sosyal siya sa reunion at dumating sakay ng nirentahang sports car.

(as|) sick as a [dog|horse]

used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

napakasakit, may sakit

napakasakit, may sakit

Ex: I ate something bad and was sick as a dog all night. 

Kumain ako ng masamang pagkain at ako ay napakasakit buong gabi.

top dog
top dog
[Pangngalan]

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

pinakamakapangyarihan, may pinakamalaking kapangyarihan

pinakamakapangyarihan, may pinakamalaking kapangyarihan

Ex: After the merger, she became the top dog in the company. 

Pagkatapos ng merger, siya na ang pinakamakapangyarihan sa kumpanya.

dead duck
dead duck
[Pangngalan]

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

malabong magtagumpay, wala nang pag-asa

malabong magtagumpay, wala nang pag-asa

Ex: After three failed launches, the product was a dead duck. 

Matapos ang tatlong bigong launch, malabong magtagumpay ang produkto.

sitting duck
sitting duck
[Pangngalan]

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

madaling puntiryahin, walang kalaban-labang target

madaling puntiryahin, walang kalaban-labang target

Ex: Without security cameras, the store was a sitting duck for thieves. 

Dahil walang security cameras, madaling puntiryahin ng mga magnanakaw ang tindahan.

(as|) bald as an eagle

used to describe someone who is totally bald

kalbo na kalbo, kalbo

kalbo na kalbo, kalbo

Ex: After losing all his hair, he was as bald as an eagle. 

Pagkatapos mawala ang lahat ng kanyang buhok, siya ay kalbo na kalbo.

eagle eye
eagle eye
[Pangngalan]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

mapagmasid, matalas ang mata

mapagmasid, matalas ang mata

Ex: The eagle eye in our team spotted the error immediately. 

Napansin agad ng mapagmasid sa team namin ang mali.

to [have] a memory like an elephant

to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

napakatalas ng memorya, hindi basta nakakalimot

napakatalas ng memorya, hindi basta nakakalimot

Ex: My grandmother has a memory like an elephant; she still remembers every neighbor from her childhood. 

Napakatalas ng memorya ng lola ko; naaalala pa niya ang bawat kapitbahay niya noong bata siya.

white elephant
white elephant
[Pangngalan]

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

pabigat na pag-aari, mahal alagaan

pabigat na pag-aari, mahal alagaan

Ex: The old mansion became a white elephant after the owner could not afford the repairs. 

Naging pabigat na pag-aari ang lumang mansyon nang hindi na kayanin ng may-ari ang gastos sa pagpapagawa.

fishy
fishy
[pang-uri]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

kahina-hinala, nagdudulot ng pagdududa

kahina-hinala, nagdudulot ng pagdududa

Ex: His fishy behavior raised suspicions among his friends. 

Ang kanyang kahina-hinala na pag-uugali ay nagdulot ng hinala sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

to [make|cast] sheep's eyes at {sb}

to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

tumingin nang may pagnanasa, titigan nang malagkit

tumingin nang may pagnanasa, titigan nang malagkit

Ex: He kept making sheep's eyes at her across the room. 

Paulit-ulit siyang tumitingin dito nang may pagnanasa mula sa kabilang panig ng silid.

a different kettle of fish

an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

ibang usapan, ibang paksa

ibang usapan, ibang paksa

Ex: We're discussing the budget; staff complaints are a different kettle of fish. 

Budget ang pinag-uusapan natin; ibang usapan ang reklamo ng staff.

fox
fox
[Pangngalan]

a good-looking young person, especially a woman

soro, magandang dalaga

soro, magandang dalaga

Ex: That model is a fox with a captivating smile. 
foxy
foxy
[pang-uri]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

kaakit-akit, sexy

kaakit-akit, sexy

Ex: She walked into the party in a foxy black dress that drew everyone's attention. 

Pumasok siya sa party na may suot na kaakit-akit na itim na damit na nakakuha ng atensyon ng lahat.

horseshit
horseshit
[Pangngalan]

blatant nonsense or obvious lies

kalokohan, kaululan

kalokohan, kaululan

Ex: His excuse for being late was pure horseshit. 

Ang kanyang dahilan sa pagiging huli ay purong kalokohan.

hung like a horse

***said of a man who is sexually well-endowed

high horse
high horse
[Pangngalan]

one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

mayabang, mayabang na pag-uugali

mayabang, mayabang na pag-uugali

Ex: He got on his high horse after winning the debate. 

Nagpakita siya ng mayabang na pag-uugali matapos manalo sa debate.

(as|) gentle as a lamb

used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

napakabait at maamo, may mabuting puso

napakabait at maamo, may mabuting puso

Ex: Despite his size, he is as gentle as a lamb. 

Sa kabila ng laki niya, napakabait at maamo siya.

in two shakes
in two shakes
[Parirala]

soon or in a quick manner

sa isang iglap, sandali lang

sa isang iglap, sandali lang

Ex: I'll be ready in two shakes; just let me grab my keys. 

Handa na ako sa isang iglap; kukunin ko lang ang susi ko.

to [make] a mountain out of (a|) molehill

to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

palakihin ang maliit na bagay, gawing malaking isyu ang maliit

palakihin ang maliit na bagay, gawing malaking isyu ang maliit

Ex: Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it's just a typo. 

Huwag mong palakihin ang maliit na bagay; typo lang iyon.

grease monkey
grease monkey
[Pangngalan]

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

mekaniko, tagakumpuni ng kotse

mekaniko, tagakumpuni ng kotse

Ex: He's a talented grease monkey who can fix any engine problem. 

Siya ay isang talentadong mekaniko na maaaring ayusin ang anumang problema sa makina.

to [make] a monkey (out|) of {sb}

to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

gawing katawa-tawa, ipahiya sa harap ng iba

gawing katawa-tawa, ipahiya sa harap ng iba

Ex: He made a monkey out of me in front of the whole team. 

Ginawa niya akong katawa-tawa sa harap ng buong team.

LanGeek
I-download ang app ng LanGeek