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

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wise owl
[Pangngalan]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

matalinong kuwago, matalinong owlang matanda

matalinong kuwago, matalinong owlang matanda

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, John is a wise owl.
night owl
[Pangngalan]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

huli sa gabi, tagatapong-gabi

huli sa gabi, tagatapong-gabi

Ex: night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .
mousey
[pang-uri]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

mahinahon, mahiyain

mahinahon, mahiyain

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

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .
monkey wrench
[Pangngalan]

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

pang-ayos na wrench, wrench na may pang-adjust

pang-ayos na wrench, wrench na may pang-adjust

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.

to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.

to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

mang-asar, maging pasaway

mang-asar, maging pasaway

Ex: Why are monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?
pigs can fly
[Pangungusap]

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

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
in a pig's eye
[Pantawag]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Sa mata ng baboy!, Bilog na mata ng baboy!

Sa mata ng baboy!, Bilog na mata ng baboy!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .
pigheaded
[pang-uri]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

matigas ang ulo, sisipag na matigas

matigas ang ulo, sisipag na matigas

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.
pigs can fly
[Pangungusap]

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

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
to pig out
[Pandiwa]

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

kumain nang sobra, magpakasasa sa pagkain

kumain nang sobra, magpakasasa sa pagkain

rabbit ears
[Pangngalan]

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

antenang kuneho, rabbit ears

antenang kuneho, rabbit ears

rat
[Pangngalan]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

buwitre, sipsip

buwitre, sipsip

to rat
[Pandiwa]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

mag-udyok, magsumbong

mag-udyok, magsumbong

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.
rat race
[Pangngalan]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

7at race, kakapagod na pagpapaligsahan

7at race, kakapagod na pagpapaligsahan

Ex: She has been stuck in rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .
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.

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 drunk as a skunk.

extremely low in speed

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

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

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.

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

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .
snake
[Pangngalan]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

ahas, mapanlinlang

ahas, mapanlinlang

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

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

sanga-sanga, isip-bituin

sanga-sanga, isip-bituin

sheepish
[pang-uri]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

nag-aalinlangan, nakakahiya

nag-aalinlangan, nakakahiya

Ex: The shy student gave sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .
to talk turkey
[Parirala]

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

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

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

tanga, bobo

tanga, bobo

a whale of time
[Parirala]

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The two wrestlers whaled on each other in the ring, giving the audience an intense and physical showdown.
wolf
[Pangngalan]

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

buwit, mang-aakit

buwit, mang-aakit

to wolf down
[Pandiwa]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

kainin ng mabilis, ubusin ang pagkain

kainin ng mabilis, ubusin ang pagkain

Ex: wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .
can of worms
[Parirala]

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

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

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

bulok, siraulo

bulok, siraulo

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 make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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