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Ang Aklat na Street Talk 2 - Aralin 3

Pag-aralan ang bokabularyo, impormal na mga pananalita, at conversational English na tampok sa Street Talk 2 Lesson 3.

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off the face of the earth

used to describe something or someone disappearing completely, often unexpectedly or without a trace, as if vanishing from existence

Ex: After the scandal, he seemed to vanish off the face of the earth, no one heard from him again. 
to break
to break
[Pandiwa]

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

sabihin, ibunyag

sabihin, ibunyag

Ex: She had to break the difficult news of their pet's passing to her children. 

Kailangan niyang sabihin sa kanyang mga anak ang malungkot na balita tungkol sa pagkamatay ng kanilang alagang hayop.

to check up on

to examine something to confirm its quality and accuracy

suriin, kontrolin

suriin, kontrolin

Ex: The supervisor checked up on the team's work to maintain standards. 

Sinuri ng supervisor ang trabaho ng koponan upang mapanatili ang mga pamantayan.

to [come] clean
to come clean
[Parirala]

to finally reveal or admit the truth about something

aminin ang totoo, magtapat sa wakas

aminin ang totoo, magtapat sa wakas

Ex: After weeks of denying it, he finally came clean about breaking the window. 

Matapos ang ilang linggong pagtanggi, inamin din niya sa wakas na siya ang nakabasag ng bintana.

to come to
to come to
[Pandiwa]

to regain consciousness or awaken after being unconscious or asleep

magkamalay, gumising

magkamalay, gumising

Ex: After fainting, she slowly came to and found herself lying on the floor. 

Pagkatapos mawalan ng malay, dahan-dahan siyang nagkamalay at natagpuang nakahiga sa sahig.

like death warmed over

extremely unwell or tired

pagod na pagod, bangenge

pagod na pagod, bangenge

Ex: I feel like death warmed over after that all-nighter. 

Pakiramdam ko ay pagod na pagod ako pagkatapos ng magdamag na pagpupuyat.

double whammy
double whammy
[Pangngalan]

a situation in which one gets affected by two unpleasant or unfortunate events that happen at once

dobleng dagok, sabay na malas

dobleng dagok, sabay na malas

Ex: Losing his job and getting sick in the same week was a double whammy. 

Ang mawalan ng trabaho at magkasakit sa parehong linggo ay dobleng dagok.

to drag on
to drag on
[Pandiwa]

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

magpatagal nang walang katiyakan, umabot nang matagal nang walang malinaw na resolusyon

magpatagal nang walang katiyakan, umabot nang matagal nang walang malinaw na resolusyon

Ex: The meeting seemed to drag on for hours without reaching any decisive outcomes. 

Ang pulong ay tila nagtagal nang ilang oras nang hindi nakakamit ang anumang mapagpasyang resulta.

fling
fling
[Pangngalan]

a brief, casual, or uncommitted romantic or sexual relationship, often without long-term intentions or emotional attachment

isang pansamantalang relasyon, isang mabilisang pag-iibigan

isang pansamantalang relasyon, isang mabilisang pag-iibigan

Ex: He was heartbroken after his brief fling with someone he met at the party. 

Nasaktan siya matapos ang kanyang maikling pakikipag-relasyon sa isang taong nakilala niya sa party.

to get over
to get over
[Pandiwa]

to emotionally heal and move on from a romantic relationship that has ended

malampasan, magpatuloy sa buhay

malampasan, magpatuloy sa buhay

Ex: After the breakup, it was challenging for her to get over him. 

Pagkatapos ng breakup, mahirap para sa kanya na makalimutan siya.

to [give] it to {sb} straight

to directly tell a person a fact, usually one that is unpleasant

diretsahang sabihin sa kanya, sabihin ang totoo nang walang paligoy-ligoy

diretsahang sabihin sa kanya, sabihin ang totoo nang walang paligoy-ligoy

Ex: Don't sugarcoat it; just give it to me straight. 

Huwag mo nang pagandahin; diretsahan mo na akong sabihan.

(hello|hi) there
hello there
[Pantawag]

used to greet someone or to capture their attention in a friendly manner

Kamusta doon, Hello ka diyan

Kamusta doon, Hello ka diyan

Ex: Hello there, what brings you to this part of town? 

Kamusta doon, ano ang nagdala sa iyo sa bahaging ito ng bayan?

to [get] hitched
to get hitched
[Parirala]

to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

magpakasal, ikasal

magpakasal, ikasal

Ex: They got hitched last summer. 

Nagpakasal sila noong nakaraang tag-init.

in full swing
in full swing
[Parirala]

at the peak or maximum level of performance, engagement, or energy

puspusan ang takbo, todo-larga

puspusan ang takbo, todo-larga

Ex: The campaign is in full swing now. 

Puspusan na ang takbo ng kampanya ngayon.

(in|at) no time (at all|flat|)

used when something is done very soon or very fast

sa napakaikling oras, agad-agad

sa napakaikling oras, agad-agad

Ex: Don't worry, we'll have the room ready in no time. 

Huwag kang mag-alala, maihahanda namin ang kuwarto sa napakaikling oras.

to knock up
to knock up
[Pandiwa]

to cause a woman to become pregnant

buntisin, magbuntis

buntisin, magbuntis

Ex: The doctor confirmed that she was knocked up and that she was due to give birth in six months. 

Kumpirma ng doktor na siya ay buntis at dapat manganak sa anim na buwan.

to [lift|raise] {one's} spirits

to bring a positive change to someone's mood or emotional state

magpagaan ng loob, pasayahin

magpagaan ng loob, pasayahin

Ex: Her kind words really lifted my spirits. 

Talagang gumaan ang loob ko sa mababait niyang salita.

to [pull] the plug

to prevent the occurrence or continuation of an activity

tuluyan na itong itigil, tapusin na nang tuluyan

tuluyan na itong itigil, tapusin na nang tuluyan

Ex: Management pulled the plug before the losses got worse. 

Tuluyan na itong itinigil ng management bago pa lumala ang mga pagkalugi.

soap
soap
[Pangngalan]

a type of television drama that focuses on the lives, relationships, and struggles of its characters, often with ongoing storylines

teleserye, soap opera

teleserye, soap opera

Ex: He’s been acting in the soap for years. 

Ilang taon na siyang gumaganap sa soap opera.

to stop by
to stop by
[Pandiwa]

to visit or make a brief stay at a place or with someone

dumaan, bisitahin

dumaan, bisitahin

Ex: I'll stop by your house after work to drop off the book. 

Dadaan ako sa bahay mo pagkatapos ng trabaho para iwan ang libro.

to [take] it easy
to take it easy
[Parirala]

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: You've been working really hard lately; it's time to take it easy for a while. 
(load|weight) off {one's} [mind]

something that is finally dealt with and does not bother one anymore

nabunutan ng tinik, malaking ginhawa

nabunutan ng tinik, malaking ginhawa

Ex: Getting the test results back was a weight off her mind. 

Nabunutan siya ng tinik nang makuha ang resulta ng mga test.

ticker
ticker
[Pangngalan]

the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body

puso, ticker

puso, ticker

touch and go
touch and go
[Parirala]

involving risk and uncertainty

delikado at hindi sigurado, puwedeng mapunta sa kahit saan

delikado at hindi sigurado, puwedeng mapunta sa kahit saan

Ex: For a few hours after the surgery, it was touch and go. 

Ilang oras matapos ang operasyon, delikado at hindi sigurado ang kalagayan.

tough cookie
tough cookie
[Pangngalan]

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

matatag na tao, hindi madaling sumuko

matatag na tao, hindi madaling sumuko

Ex: After everything she's been through, she's still a tough cookie. 

Matapos ang lahat ng pinagdaanan niya, matatag pa rin siya.

upshot
upshot
[Pangngalan]

the final outcome of a series of actions, events, or discussions

ang huling resulta, ang kalalabasan

ang huling resulta, ang kalalabasan

Ex: The upshot of the negotiations was a mutually beneficial agreement. 

Ang kinalabasan ng mga negosasyon ay isang kasunduan na kapaki-pakinabang sa magkabilang panig.

yoo-hoo
yoo-hoo
[Pantawag]

used to gain someone's attention, especially when they are at a distance or not paying attention

Hoy, Uy

Hoy, Uy

Ex: Yoo-hoo!  Anyone home? 

Yoo-hoo! May tao ba sa bahay?

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