Ang Aklat na Street Talk 1 - Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin 2: Aralin 8

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wise owl [Pangngalan]

matalinong kuwago

Ex: Our professor is a true wise owl in the field of literature .

Ang aming propesor ay isang tunay na matalinong kuwago sa larangan ng panitikan. Ang kanyang malalim na pag-unawa sa mga klasikong gawa at matalinong interpretasyon ay nagpapaliwanag talaga sa kanyang mga lektura.

night owl [Pangngalan]

ibong gabi

Ex: The night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .

Ang pamumuhay na night owl ay nagbibigay-daan sa mapayapang pagmumuni-muni, at ang ilang tao ay nakakahanap nito na nakakatulong sa kanilang personal na pagkamalikhain at produktibidad.

mousey [pang-uri]

mahiyain

(as|) quiet as a mouse [Parirala]

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the room , as quiet as a mouse , not waking anyone up .

monkey wrench [Pangngalan]

monkey wrench

more fun than a barrel (full|) of monkeys [Parirala]

describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy was more fun than a barrel of monkeys , bringing joy and laughter to her days .

[be] a monkey's uncle [Pangungusap]

to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: I may agree that if two plus two equals five , then I am a monkey 's uncle .

to monkey around [Pandiwa]

maglaro nang walang direksyon

Ex: Why are you monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?

Bakit ka nagpapatawa kapag may trabahong dapat gawin?

pigs (can|might) fly [Pangungusap]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

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in a pig's eye [Pantawag]

Sa panaginip mo!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .

Ang pulitiko ay gumawa ng malalaking pangako, pero sa panaginip lang, magagawa nilang tuparin ang lahat ng ito.

pigheaded [pang-uri]

matigas ang ulo

to [eat] like a (horse|pig) [Parirala]

to eat an excessive amount of food

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pigs (can|might) fly [Pangungusap]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

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to pig out [Pandiwa]

magpakasawa sa pagkain

Ex: She loves to pig out on snacks while watching movies .

Mahilig siyang magpakasawa sa mga meryenda habang nanonood ng mga pelikula.

rabbit ears [Pangngalan]

antenang V

rat [Pangngalan]

a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible

Ex: The politician labeled his opponent a rat in the campaign .

to rat [Pandiwa]

magturo

Ex:

Marami ang natakot na kung magsasalita sila, tatawagin silang tuta ng kanilang mga kapantay.

rat race [Pangngalan]

karera ng daga

Ex: By the time he retired , he had been in the rat race for over three decades and was ready for a slower pace of life .

Sa oras na nagretiro siya, siya ay nasa karera ng daga nang mahigit tatlong dekada at handa na para sa isang mas mabagal na bilis ng buhay.

to [smell] a rat [Parirala]

to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat , prompting a reassessment of the situation .

(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler) [Parirala]

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking as drunk as a skunk .

(as|) slow as a snail [Parirala]

extremely low in speed

Ex: The line at the post office was moving slow as a snail because of the long wait times .

if (it|this) (was|were) a snake, it would have bitten you [Pangungusap]

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex:

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [Parirala]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: Do n't trust him ; he 's as slippery as a snake , always finding ways to avoid taking any real responsibility for his actions .

snake [Pangngalan]

a person treacherous, deceitful, or willing to betray others

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was a snake , coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .

snake eyes [Pangngalan]

mata ng ahas

sheepish [pang-uri]

mahiyain

Ex: The shy student gave a sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .

Ang mahiyain na estudyante ay nahihiyang tumango nang tanungin ng guro kung kailangan niya ng tulong.

to [talk] turkey [Parirala]

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties to talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict .

turkey [Pangngalan]

an inept, foolish, or undesirable person

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a whale of time [Parirala]

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

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to [whale] on {sb/sth} [Parirala]

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

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wolf [Pangngalan]

a man who aggressively or persistently pursues sexual attention from women

Ex: That actor often plays the role of a charming wolf in romantic comedies .

to wolf down [Pandiwa]

lamunin nang mabilis

Ex: She barely took a breath as she wolfed down her pasta .

Halos hindi siya huminga habang mabilis at matakaw na kumakain ng kanyang pasta.

can of worms [Parirala]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: The legal case became a can of worms when new evidence emerged , leading to further complications and delays in the trial .

worm [Pangngalan]

a person regarded as weak, cowardly, or contemptible

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(the|) early bird (catches|gets) the worm [Pangungusap]

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 .

to [worm] {sth} out of {sb} [Parirala]

to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

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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