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

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animal
[pang-uri]

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

hayop,  mabangis

hayop, mabangis

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

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
antsy
[pang-uri]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

balisa, nerbiyos

balisa, nerbiyos

Ex: The long silence made everyone in the room a little antsy.Ang matagal na katahimikan ay nagpatingkad ng kaunting **pagkabalisa** sa lahat sa silid.
to go ape
[Parirala]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song , the went ape, dancing and cheering with uncontainable excitement .
to go apeshit
[Parirala]

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

Ex: When I accidentally spilled coffee on his laptop, he went ape and started shouting at me.
ass
[Pangngalan]

a pompous fool

tanga, gago

tanga, gago

jackass
[Pangngalan]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

tanga, gago

tanga, gago

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

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.
batty
[pang-uri]

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

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: Without my reading glasses , Ias blind as a bat to all the fine print .

extremely active, busy, and hardworking

Ex: The construction crew was busy as beavers, working to complete the building on time.
eager beaver
[Pangngalan]

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

masipag, masigla

masipag, masigla

Ex: The new intern is a real eager beaver.Ang bagong intern ay isang tunay na **masigasig na trabahador**. Lagi siyang nagvo-volunteer para sa mga gawain, humihingi ng karagdagang responsibilidad, at nagpapakita ng tunay na sigasig sa pag-aaral.

something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

Ex: The politician has bee in his bonnet about income inequality and consistently advocates for policies to address the issue .

extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

Ex: The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.

to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

Ex: At the neighborhood block party, John tactfully told his neighbors to mind their own beeswax when they offered unsolicited advice about his home renovation project.
a little bird
[Parirala]

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: If it was n't you , then I a little bird told him .
bird
[Pangngalan]

a young female adult

ibon, babae

ibon, babae

Ex: The lads went out to chat up some birds at the pub .Ang mga lalaki ay lumabas para makipag-chikahan sa ilang **babae** sa pub.

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

Ex: Birds of a feather flock together, which is why the group of musicians spent so much time together .
early bird
[Pangngalan]

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

maagang gumising

maagang gumising

Ex: The conference starts at 8 AM , so all the early birds will get the best seats in the front row .Ang conference ay nagsisimula ng 8 AM, kaya lahat ng **maagang nagigising** ay makakakuha ng pinakamagandang upuan sa harap na hanay.

to have a very little desire to eat

Ex: I was surprised when he finished the large pizza all by himself; I thought he would eat like a bird, but he has a big appetite.
for the birds
[Parirala]

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

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time ; it was for the birds.

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

Ex: In a fit of frustration, she rolled down her car window and gave the slow-moving traffic the bird.
jailbird
[Pangngalan]

a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly

paulit-ulit na kriminal, ibon ng bilangguan

paulit-ulit na kriminal, ibon ng bilangguan

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

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first .
buck
[Pangngalan]

one dollar

isang dolyar, isang salaping papel

isang dolyar, isang salaping papel

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .Tumaya siya ng isang **dolyar** sa kanyang kaibigan na mananalo ang kanyang paboritong koponan sa laro.
to buck up
[Pandiwa]

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

pasiglahin, palakasin ang loob

pasiglahin, palakasin ang loob

Ex: The teacher's words of encouragement really bucked me up before the exam.Ang mga salita ng paghihikayat ng guro ay talagang **nagpasigla** sa akin bago ang pagsusulit.

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater , she ventured out into the winter chill , snug as a bug in a rug.
bug
[Pangngalan]

a fairly mild yet infectious illness that is caused by a virus or bacteria

mikrobyo, virus

mikrobyo, virus

to bug
[Pandiwa]

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

abalahin,  kulitin

abalahin, kulitin

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.Ang pag-ignore sa pagnanais ng isang tao na mag-isa at patuloy na pakikipag-usap ay maaaring **makainis** sa kanila.
to work out
[Pandiwa]

to find a solution to a problem

lutasin, hanapin

lutasin, hanapin

Ex: She helped me work out the best way to approach the problem .Tumulong siya sa akin na **malutas** ang pinakamahusay na paraan upang lapitan ang problema.
bullshit
[Pangngalan]

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

kalokohan, kabaliwan

kalokohan, kabaliwan

bullheaded
[pang-uri]

obstinate and stupid

matigas ang ulo, tanga

matigas ang ulo, tanga

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

kuwentong hindi kapani-paniwala, kathang-isip na kwento

kuwentong hindi kapani-paniwala, kathang-isip na kwento

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .Ang mga matangkad na kuwento sa nobelang iyon ay isang koleksyon ng **mga kuwentong gawa-gawa** na naging bestseller ito sa mga mahilig sa pakikipagsapalaran.

to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

Ex: It 's time take the bull by the horns and make those tough decisions .
dumb bunny
[Pangngalan]

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

tangang kuneho, tanga

tangang kuneho, tanga

Ex: You really thought you could win the lottery with those numbers?Akala mo talagang mananalo ka sa loterya sa mga numerong iyon? Paumanhin, ngunit medyo **bobo kang kuneho** ka.

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

Ex: We felt butterflies before the big game, but once we started playing, the adrenaline took over.

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

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.
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: He catnapped for a few minutes before the important meeting .Nag-**idlip** siya ng ilang minuto bago ang mahalagang pulong.
copycat
[Pangngalan]

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

manggaya, tagahanga

manggaya, tagahanga

Ex: When Mark started using the same catchphrases as his friend , he playfully called him a copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .Nang simulan ni Mark na gamitin ang parehong mga catchphrase tulad ng kanyang kaibigan, tinawag niya itong **copycat** nang pabiro at iminungkahing mag-isip ng isang bagay na natatangi.

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

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains.

to rain really hard

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .

to look very disorganized and untidy

Ex: Yesterday, she had felt like something the cat brought in after staying up all night studying, mentally drained and sleep-deprived.
cat got your tongue
[Pangungusap]

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

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?

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

matakot, umurong

matakot, umurong

Ex: Are you going to chicken out of the competition?Mag-**atras** ka ba sa kompetisyon?
chickenshit
[Pangngalan]

a person who is weak and lacks courage

duwag, takot

duwag, takot

Ex: Instead of facing the problem head-on , he acted like a chickenshit and ran away .Sa halip na harapin ang problema nang diretso, siya ay kumilos tulad ng isang **duwag** at tumakas.

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

Ex: After the successful job interview, he advised his friend not to count her chickens before receiving the official job offer.

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

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .

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

Ex: Mary a frog in her throat whenever she has to sing in front of an audience , but she practices diligently to overcome it .

to really annoy or frustrate someone

Ex: While I was studying , their continuous distractions getting my goat.

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

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

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

taong sinisisi, sangkalan

taong sinisisi, sangkalan

to goose
[Pandiwa]

pinch in the buttocks

kurot sa puwit

kurot sa puwit

hog
[Pangngalan]

a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

matakaw, sakim

matakaw, sakim

in hog heaven
[Parirala]

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

Ex: With a plate full of her favorite desserts, she was in hog heaven, savoring each sweet bite.
to hog
[Pandiwa]

take greedily; take more than one's share

agawin nang madamot, kunin nang higit sa nararapat

agawin nang madamot, kunin nang higit sa nararapat

hogwash
[Pangngalan]

an absurd idea or discussion

kalokohan, kabaliwan

kalokohan, kabaliwan

hoggish
[pang-uri]

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

Ex: The children grabbed the toys in a hoggish manner .
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: He encountered a road hog on his way to work , forcing him to slow down .Nakasalubong niya ang isang **road hog** sa kanyang papunta sa trabaho, na nagpilit sa kanya na magpabagal.

to waste one's time and energy for something that has no chance of achieving success or yeilds no profit

Ex: The team had already decided to change their strategy , but the coach kept talking about the old approach - it was beating a dead horse.
charley-horse
[Pangngalan]

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

pulikat, kalamnan ng kalamnan

pulikat, kalamnan ng kalamnan

(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager , so it 's from the horse 's mouth.

indulge in horseplay

magbiruan, maglaro

magbiruan, maglaro

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

Ex: When the teacher announced a surprise pop quiz, the students started flipping through their notes like chickens with their heads cut off, trying to find the answers.
spring chicken
[Pangngalan]

a young individual with little or no experience

baguhan, sisiw

baguhan, sisiw

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's a spring chicken in the world of music .Nag-eeksplora si Olivia ng iba't ibang instrumentong pangmusika; siya ay isang **batang manok** sa mundo ng musika.
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
[Pandiwa]

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

biglang tumahimik, ayaw magsalita

biglang tumahimik, ayaw magsalita

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , Emily clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .Sa sandaling nabanggit ang paksa ng kanyang kamakailang proyekto, **nagkunwari si Emily** at ayaw niyang magbunyag ng anumang detalye.
holy cow
[Pantawag]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Diyos ko!, Naku po!

Diyos ko!, Naku po!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?Nakakuha siya ng promosyon at dagdag sa sahod? **Naku po**, ang galing naman!

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

Ex: We have been waiting for the results until the cows come home, and they still haven't arrived.
dog
[Pangngalan]

a woman or girl who is uninteresting, unattractive, and unpleasant

asong babae, puta

asong babae, puta

dog do
[Pangngalan]

fecal droppings from a dog

tae ng aso, dumi ng aso

tae ng aso, dumi ng aso

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: Despite its dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .Sa kabila ng **sira-sira** nitong kalagayan, nagtaglay ang talaarawan ng mahahalagang alaala ng kanyang mga paglalakbay.

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

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: He 'd gone to bed dog-tired, barely able to keep his eyes open .Tumulog siyang **pagod na pagod**, halos hindi na mapanatiling bukas ang kanyang mga mata.
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

Ex: The competition for the job is fierce , and it 's dog eat dog situation .
hound
[Pangngalan]

someone who is morally reprehensible

taong walang hiya, salbahe

taong walang hiya, salbahe

used to say that one's feet are in pain

Ex: Lisa spent the entire day on her feet at the busy retail store, and by closing time, her dogs were barking with exhaustion.

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

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.

used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

Ex: We were as sick as dogs after eating that spoiled food at the restaurant.
top dog
[Pangngalan]

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

pinuno, nangungunang aso

pinuno, nangungunang aso

Ex: They were the top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .Sila ang **pinakamataas na aso** sa industriya sa loob ng maraming taon, ngunit nawala ang kanilang posisyon pagkatapos ng isang serye ng mga iskandalo.
dead duck
[Pangngalan]

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

patay na pato, losteng kaso

patay na pato, losteng kaso

Ex: The project is behind schedule and over budget , and it 's becoming a dead duck.Ang proyekto ay nahuhuli sa iskedyul at lumampas sa badyet, at ito ay nagiging **patay na pato**.
sitting duck
[Pangngalan]

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

madaling target, upong pato

madaling target, upong pato

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like a sitting duck in the political arena .Kapag ikaw ang nag-iisang kandidato na tumututol sa incumbent na may malawakang suporta, maaari kang makaramdam na parang **isang madaling target** sa political arena.

used to describe someone who is totally bald

Ex: Peter was losing hair rapidly.
eagle eye
[Pangngalan]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

mata ng agila, matyag na mata

mata ng agila, matyag na mata

Ex: The security guard's eagle eye caught the suspicious behavior of a person in the crowd.Ang **mata ng agila** ng guard ay nakakita ng kahina-hinalang pag-uugali ng isang tao sa karamihan.

to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

Ex: The historian had a memory like an elephant, and he could recall dates, names, and events with incredible accuracy.
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.
fishy
[pang-uri]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

kahina-hinala, nagdudulot ng pagdududa

kahina-hinala, nagdudulot ng pagdududa

Ex: She sensed a fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .Naramdaman niya ang isang **kahina-hinalang** motibo sa likod ng kanyang biglaang kabaitan.

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

Ex: Patricia could n't help cast sheep 's eyes at Tom from across the room , hoping he would notice her interest .

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

Ex: Raising a teenager a different kettle of fish from raising a young child .
fox
[Pangngalan]

a good-looking young person, especially a woman

soro, magandang dalaga

soro, magandang dalaga

foxy
[pang-uri]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

kaakit-akit, sexy

kaakit-akit, sexy

Ex: Her foxy smile and playful wink left a lasting impression on everyone she met .Ang kanyang **kaakit-akit** na ngiti at malikot na kindat ay nag-iwan ng matagalang impresyon sa lahat ng kanyang nakilala.
horseshit
[Pangngalan]

a statement, idea, or act that is obviously untrue, foolish, or unreasonable

kalokohan, kaululan

kalokohan, kaululan

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

high horse
[Pangngalan]

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

mataas na kabayo, kayabangan

mataas na kabayo, kayabangan

Ex: Trying to climb on any high horse would only be embarrassing at best , and at the very least hypocritical .Ang pagsubok na umakyat sa anumang **mataas na kabayo** ay magiging nakakahiya lamang sa pinakamabuti, at sa pinakamaliit ay mapagkunwari.

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

Ex: The nurse gentle as a lamb while caring for the elderly patients .
in two shakes
[Parirala]

soon or in a quick manner

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.

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

Ex: Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it was just a minor miscommunication.
grease monkey
[Pangngalan]

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

mekaniko, tagakumpuni ng kotse

mekaniko, tagakumpuni ng kotse

Ex: She became known as the neighborhood grease monkey for her car repair skills .Kilala siya bilang **mekaniko** ng kapitbahayan dahil sa kanyang kasanayan sa pag-aayos ng kotse.

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

Ex: He thought he could outsmart us , but we ended making a monkey of him in the negotiation .
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