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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, kuwago na matalino

matalinong kuwago, kuwago na matalino

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, John is a wise owl.Pagdating sa pagpaplano ng pananalapi, si John ay isang **matalinong kuwago**. Lagi siyang gumagawa ng matalinong desisyon sa pamumuhunan at nagbibigay ng mahalagang payo sa kanyang mga kliyente.
night owl
[Pangngalan]

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

ibong gabi, taong gising nang hatinggabi

ibong gabi, taong gising nang hatinggabi

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]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

mahiyain, duwag

mahiyain, duwag

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

monkey wrench, adjustable wrench

monkey wrench, adjustable wrench

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

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy 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

maglaro nang walang direksyon, mag-astang kalog

maglaro nang walang direksyon, mag-astang kalog

Ex: Why are you monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?Bakit ka **nagpapatawa** kapag may trabahong dapat gawin?
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 panaginip mo!, Sa mata ng baboy!

Sa panaginip mo!, Sa mata ng baboy!

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]

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, sutil

matigas ang ulo, sutil

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

magpakasawa sa pagkain, kumain nang parang baboy

magpakasawa sa pagkain, kumain nang parang baboy

rabbit ears
[Pangngalan]

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

antenang V, tainga ng kuneho

antenang V, tainga ng kuneho

rat
[Pangngalan]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

daga, hamak

daga, hamak

to rat
[Pandiwa]

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

magturo, magkanulo

magturo, magkanulo

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.Marami ang natakot na kung magsasalita sila, tatawagin silang **tuta** ng kanilang mga kapantay.
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

karera ng daga, buhay paligsahan

karera ng daga, buhay paligsahan

Ex: She has been stuck in the rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .Siya ay naipit sa **karera ng daga** sa loob ng maraming taon, nagtatrabaho ng mahabang oras at isinasakripisyo ang kanyang personal na buhay para sa kanyang karera.
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, taksil

ahas, taksil

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 .Napagtanto niya nang huli na ang kanyang kasosyo sa negosyo ay isang **ahas**, na bumabalot sa kanyang tiwala sa mga pekeng pangako at lihim na mga plano upang sirain ang kanyang tagumpay.
snake eyes
[Pangngalan]

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

mata ng ahas, dobleng isa

mata ng ahas, dobleng isa

sheepish
[pang-uri]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

mahiyain, nahihiya

mahiyain, nahihiya

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 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

lobo, babaero

lobo, babaero

to wolf down
[Pandiwa]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

lamunin nang mabilis, kainin nang matakaw

lamunin nang mabilis, kainin nang matakaw

Ex: He wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .**Nilamon** niya ang buong plato ng nachos habang nanonood ng laro.
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

uod, taong walang respeto

uod, taong walang respeto

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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