to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

mahuli sa nakakahiyang sitwasyon, maabutang alanganin

mahuli sa nakakahiyang sitwasyon, maabutang alanganin

Ex: I caught my roommate with his pants down when he was trying to sneak out without doing his chores. 

Nahuli ng reporter ang ministro sa nakakahiyang sitwasyon nang itanong ang leaked emails.

to [catch] {sb} red-handed

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

mahuli ang isang tao sa akto, madakip habang gumagawa ng mali

mahuli ang isang tao sa akto, madakip habang gumagawa ng mali

Ex: The neighbor caught the children red-handed when they were throwing rocks at his car, leaving visible dents. 

Nahuli ng pulis ang magnanakaw sa akto na may ninakaw na alahas sa bag niya.

to dump
to dump
[Pandiwa]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

itapon, magtapon

itapon, magtapon

Ex: Instead of recycling, some businesses opt to dump electronic waste in landfills. 

Sa halip na mag-recycle, ang ilang negosyo ay pinipiling magtapon ng electronic waste sa mga landfill.

to fall for
to fall for
[Pandiwa]

to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

maloko, madaya

maloko, madaya

Ex: She couldn't believe she had fallen for the scam and lost a significant amount of money. 

Hindi niya matanggap na naloko siya sa scam at nawalan ng malaking halaga ng pera.

forget that noise
forget that noise
[Pangungusap]

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

bahala sila diyan, wala akong pakialam diyan

bahala sila diyan, wala akong pakialam diyan

Ex: Forget that noise; I'm not apologizing for something I didn't do. 

Bahala sila diyan; hindi ako hihingi ng sorry sa bagay na hindi ko ginawa.

fresh out of {sth}

having finished one's supply of something very recently

kakaubos lang, bagong ubos

kakaubos lang, bagong ubos

Ex: I'm fresh out of coffee, so tea will have to do. 

Kakaubos lang ng kape ko, kaya tsaa muna.

to [get] a kick out of {sth}

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

matuwa nang husto sa isang bagay, maaliw sa isang bagay

matuwa nang husto sa isang bagay, maaliw sa isang bagay

Ex: Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sandcastles at the beach. 

Tuwang-tuwa ang lolo ko sa pagkukuwento ng parehong jokes tuwing holiday.

to get
to get
[Pandiwa]

to understand something by hearing it

intindihin, maunawaan

intindihin, maunawaan

Ex: It was a noisy environment, and I couldn't get most of the conversation. 

Ito ay isang maingay na kapaligiran, at hindi ko naintindihan ang karamihan ng usapan.

to [give] {sth} a rest

to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

itigil muna ang isang bagay, tigil muna

itigil muna ang isang bagay, tigil muna

Ex: I have been giving team fishing a rest this season. 

Matapos ang isang oras na pagtatalo, sa wakas ay itinigil muna nila ang usapan.

under the knife
under the knife
[Parirala]

used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation

sa ilalim ng kutsilyo, sa operasyon

sa ilalim ng kutsilyo, sa operasyon

Ex: He's going under the knife tomorrow to remove the tumor. 

Sasailalim siya sa kutsilyo bukas upang alisin ang bukol.

nuts
nuts
[pang-uri]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

loko, sira

loko, sira

Ex: That guy is nuts if he thinks this plan will work. 

Loko-loko ang lalaking iyon kung iniisip niyang gagana ang planong ito.

odds and ends
odds and ends
[Parirala]

various small things that have no importance or value

kung anu-anong maliliit na bagay, mga kalat-kalat na gamit

kung anu-anong maliliit na bagay, mga kalat-kalat na gamit

Ex: The drawer is full of odds and ends I never use. 

Punô ang drawer ng kung anu-anong maliliit na bagay na hindi ko naman ginagamit.

one-track mind
one-track mind
[Pangngalan]

used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

iisang laman ng isip, isip na nakatutok sa iisang bagay

iisang laman ng isip, isip na nakatutok sa iisang bagay

Ex: He has a one-track mind when it comes to fitness; he's constantly talking about workouts and nutrition. 

Kapag nagsimula siyang magsalita tungkol sa mga kotse, halatang iisang bagay lang ang laman ng isip niya.

to pick up
to pick up
[Pandiwa]

to purchase something

bumili, bilhin

bumili, bilhin

Ex: She picked up a few books from the sale. 

Bumili siya ng ilang libro mula sa sale.

to [put] {one's} finger on {sth}

to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

matukoy ang tunay na dahilan, mahanap ang ugat ng problema

matukoy ang tunay na dahilan, mahanap ang ugat ng problema

Ex: She couldn't quite explain what was wrong with the painting, but she could put her finger on the issue after a closer look. 

Alam kong may mali, pero hindi ko matukoy ang tunay na dahilan.

rag
rag
[Pangngalan]

a newspaper of low quality

mababang kalidad na pahayagan, diaryong bulok

mababang kalidad na pahayagan, diaryong bulok

stuff
stuff
[Pangngalan]

personal belongings or possessions

gamit, mga gamit

gamit, mga gamit

Ex: I need to pack my stuff before leaving. 

Kailangan kong i-pack ang aking mga gamit bago umalis.

to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

maalis ang isip sa isang bagay, mailayo ang isip sa problema

maalis ang isip sa isang bagay, mailayo ang isip sa problema

Ex: I went for a long walk to take my mind off the interview. 

Naglakad ako nang mahaba para maalis ang isip ko sa interview.

totally
totally
[pang-abay]

in a complete and absolute way

ganap, lubos

ganap, lubos

Ex: His explanation was totally convincing. 

Ang kanyang paliwanag ay ganap na nakakumbinsi.

uh-oh
uh-oh
[Pantawag]

used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

uh-oh, ay

uh-oh, ay

Ex: Uh-oh, looks like it might rain. 

Ay naku, mukhang baka umulan.

bum
bum
[Pangngalan]

someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

bigo, nalulungkot

bigo, nalulungkot

Ex: I felt like a total bum after missing the opportunity. 

Pakiramdam ko ay isang ganap na bigo pagkatapos makaligtaan ang oportunidad.

to clean out
to clean out
[Pandiwa]

to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

walisan, linisin

walisan, linisin

Ex: The thieves cleaned out the safe before anyone noticed. 

Nilinis ng mga magnanakaw ang safe bago pa man ito mapansin ng sinuman.

to [get] a clue
to get a clue
[Parirala]

to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: He finally got a clue about why everyone was avoiding him. 
honker
honker
[Pangngalan]

a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

malaking ilong, ilong na nakakatawa

malaking ilong, ilong na nakakatawa

Ex: He has a honker that he can't stop bragging about. 

Mayroon siyang malaking ilong na hindi niya mapigilang ipagmayabang.

look what the cat dragged in

used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: Look what the cat dragged in! You've been out partying all night, haven't you? 
lookit
lookit
[Pantawag]

used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Tingnan mo!, Hala!

Tingnan mo!, Hala!

Ex: Lookit! I finally finished my project! 

Tingnan mo! Sa wakas natapos ko na ang aking proyekto!

to rag
to rag
[Pandiwa]

to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

tuksuhin, biruin

tuksuhin, biruin

Ex: The older kids love to rag the younger ones during recess. 

Gustung-gusto ng mga mas matandang bata na biruin ang mga mas bata sa recess.

to [stuff] {one's} face

to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: After the long hike, we all stuffed our faces with pizza. 
heavens to besty

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Langit kay Betsy!, Diyos ko kay Betsy!

Langit kay Betsy!, Diyos ko kay Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy! I didn’t expect that! 

Heavens to betsy! Hindi ko inaasahan iyon!

Big Berta
Big Berta
[Pangngalan]

a large or overweight woman

Malaking Berta, Matabang Berta

Malaking Berta, Matabang Berta

Ex: I heard they call her Big Bertha because of her size, but she's actually really sweet. 

Narinig ko na tinatawag nila siyang Big Bertha dahil sa kanyang laki, pero talagang matamis siya.

yes siree, Bob
yes siree, Bob
[Pantawag]

used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

oo sire,  Bob

oo sire, Bob

Ex: "Are we going to the beach tomorrow?" "Yes siree, Bob!" 

"Pupunta ba tayo sa beach bukas?" "Oo, siree, Bob!"

dick
dick
[Pangngalan]

an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

gago, tarantado

gago, tarantado

Ex: That guy is such a dick for cutting in line. 

Talagang gago ang lalaking iyon dahil sumingit sa pila.

to fritz out
to fritz out
[Pandiwa]

to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

masira, bigo

masira, bigo

Ex: He fritzed the whole thing out with just one wrong move. 

Sinira niya ang lahat sa isang maling galaw lamang.

by George
by George
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Sa pangalan ni George, Diyos ko

Sa pangalan ni George, Diyos ko

Ex: By George, I never thought of it that way! 

Sa ngalan ni George, hindi ko naisip iyon sa ganoong paraan!

to [hit] the road
to hit the road
[Parirala]

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

umalis na, bumiyahe na

umalis na, bumiyahe na

Ex: After packing the car, it was time to hit the road and start our cross-country adventure. 

Umalis na tayo bago lumala ang trapiko.

jack shit
jack shit
[Pangngalan]

used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

walang kwenta, walang silbi

walang kwenta, walang silbi

Ex: He worked all day but got paid jack shit. 

Nagtrabaho siya buong araw ngunit walang kwenta ang kanyang sinahod.

(quicker|faster|before) you [can] say Jackie Robinson

extremely quickly or almost instantaneously

Ex: The computer loaded the website faster than you can say Jackie Robinson, much to my surprise. 
Joe Schmoe
Joe Schmoe
[Pangngalan]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Juan dela Cruz, Pedro Penduko

Juan dela Cruz, Pedro Penduko

Ex: He’s just your typical Joe Schmoe, not really standing out in any way. 

Siya lang ang iyong tipikal na Joe Schmoe, hindi talaga nangingibabaw sa anumang paraan.

Johnny on the spot

someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: When the boss asked for help with the presentation, Sarah was Johnny on the spot. 
no way, Jose
no way, Jose
[Pantawag]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

hindi pwede,  Jose

hindi pwede, Jose

Ex: You can't borrow my car, no way, Jose! 

Hindi mo maaaring hiramin ang kotse ko, hindi pwede, Jose !

Don Juan
Don Juan
[Pangngalan]

a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

isang Don Juan, isang babaero

isang Don Juan, isang babaero

Ex: He's such a Don Juan, always sweeping women off their feet with his charm. 

Siya ay isang tunay na Don Juan, palaging nagaganyak ang mga babae sa kanyang alindog.

geez louise
geez louise
[Pantawag]

used to convey surprise, annoyance, or disbelief

Diyos ko, Naku po

Diyos ko, Naku po

Ex: Geez Louise, you scared me 

Geez Louise, natakot mo ako.

for Pete's sake
for Pete's sake
[Pantawag]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

sa ngalan ng Diyos, pakiusap

sa ngalan ng Diyos, pakiusap

Ex: For Pete's sake, can you just listen to me for once? 

Para kay Pete, pwede mo ba akong pakinggan kahit minsan?

for the love of {sb/sth}

used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Para sa pagmamahal ng isang tao o bagay, Sa ngalan ng isang tao o bagay

Para sa pagmamahal ng isang tao o bagay, Sa ngalan ng isang tao o bagay

Ex: For the love of the moon, please don't mess this up. 

Para sa pag-ibig ng buwan, huwag mong sirain ito.

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