Ang Aklat na Street Talk 1 - Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 10

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zero [pang-uri]

zero

to zero in on [Pandiwa]

tumutok sa

Ex:

Ako ay tumutok sa mga kritikal na aspeto ng proyekto upang matiyak ang tagumpay nito.

(from|since) day one [Parirala]

since the earliest stage or point in time

Ex: We 've followed this protocol from day one .

to [give] {sb/sth} (a|the) once-over [Parirala]

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: When considering buying a used car , it 's essential to give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear .

goody two shoes [Parirala]

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: He constantly brags about his charitable donations and impeccable ethical choices. It's clear he's just a goody two shoes seeking attention.

like two peas in a pod [Parirala]

nearly identical, especially in looks or behavior

Ex: The twins are like two peas in a pod .

the third degree [Parirala]

a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods

Ex: The officers were intensively interrogating the suspect , giving them the third degree throughout the night .

to deep-six [Pandiwa]

itapon

it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other [Pangungusap]

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

Ex:

behind the eight ball [Parirala]

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

Ex: Having to recover from a severe injury put the athlete behind the eight ball in terms of returning to peak performance .

on cloud nine [Parirala]

tremendously excited about something

Ex: After winning the championship , she was on cloud nine .

dressed (up|) to the nines [Parirala]

dressed up in a very attractive or fashionable way

Ex:

catch-22 [pang-uri]

dilemma

twenty-three skidoo [Parirala]

used to describe a sudden departure or a hasty retreat

Ex: The party was getting out of hand , so we decided to make a twenty-three skidoo and leave before things got any worse .

forty winks [Pangngalan]

maikling idlip

Ex: Whenever I 'm feeling tired and need a quick energy boost , I 'll take forty winks before continuing my work .

Tuwing nakakaramdam ako ng pagod at kailangan ng mabilis na dagdag na enerhiya, kumukuha ako ng maikling idlip bago ipagpatuloy ang aking trabaho.

{not|never} in a (thousand|million|billion) years [Parirala]

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

Ex: That cat is never in a million years going to accept the new puppy .

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