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Ang Aklat na Street Talk 2 - Isang Mas Malapit na Tingin: Aralin 7

Galugarin ang karagdagang bokabularyo, ekspresyon, kahulugan, at paggamit mula sa Street Talk 2 Lesson 7 na may mas malapit na pagtingin sa wikang ginamit sa aralin.

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(as|) snug as a bug in a rug

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

sarap na sarap sa ginhawa, komportableng-komportable

sarap na sarap sa ginhawa, komportableng-komportable

Ex: The baby looked snug as a bug in a rug after her bath. 

Pagkatapos maligo, sarap na sarap sa ginhawa ang sanggol.

boo hoo
boo hoo
[Pantawag]

used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

boo hoo, hay naku

boo hoo, hay naku

Ex: After hearing the complaints, he just shrugged and replied, "Boo hoo, welcome to life." 

Pagkatapos marinig ang mga reklamo, umiling lang siya at sumagot ng, "Boo hoo, maligayang pagdating sa buhay."

bummer in the summer

something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "We were planning a beach trip, but the rain ruined everything.  What a bummer in the summer!" 
by hook or by crook

by any means that is necessary

sa kahit anong paraan, kahit ano'ng mangyari

sa kahit anong paraan, kahit ano'ng mangyari

Ex: He was determined to get the money by hook or by crook. 

Desidido siyang makuha ang pera sa kahit anong paraan.

to [be] cruising for a bruising

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

naghahanap ng gulo, sadyang nagpapahamak

naghahanap ng gulo, sadyang nagpapahamak

Ex: He keeps mocking the coach during practice; he's cruising for a bruising. 

Patuloy niyang kinukutya ang coach sa practice; naghahanap siya ng gulo.

different strokes for different folks

used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

Iba-iba ang panlasa at pangangailangan ng mga tao

Iba-iba ang panlasa at pangangailangan ng mga tao

Ex: The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences, and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks. 
double trouble
double trouble
[Pangngalan]

*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

dobleng problema, dobleng gulo

dobleng problema, dobleng gulo

(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler)

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

lasing na lasing, sobrang lasing

lasing na lasing, sobrang lasing

Ex: He came home drunk as a skunk and tried to sing to the fridge. 

Umuwi siyang lasing na lasing at sinubukang kantahan ang ref.

fair and square
fair and square
[Parirala]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

patas at malinis, walang dayaan

patas at malinis, walang dayaan

Ex: She won the match fair and square. 

Nanalo siya sa laban nang patas at malinis.

fender-bender
fender-bender
[Pangngalan]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

maliit na aksidente sa sasakyan, banggaan

maliit na aksidente sa sasakyan, banggaan

Ex: The fender-bender caused a small dent in the car's bumper. 

Ang maliit na banggaan ay nagdulot ng maliit na dent sa bumper ng kotse.

fuddy-duddy
fuddy-duddy
[Pangngalan]

a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

konserbatibo, makaluma

konserbatibo, makaluma

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.

to [go] with the flow

to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: Things might not go as expected, but let’s go with the flow and see how it turns out. 
holy moly
holy moly
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

naku po, grabe naman

naku po, grabe naman

Ex: Holy moly, this suitcase is heavier than it looks. 

Naku po, mas mabigat ang maletang ito kaysa sa itsura nito.

hot to trot
hot to trot
[Parirala]

eager or ready for sexual activity

g na g, libog na libog

g na g, libog na libog

Ex: After a few drinks, he was hot to trot. 

Pagkatapos ng ilang inuman, g na g na siya.

hotshot
hotshot
[Pangngalan]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

dalubhasa, henyo

dalubhasa, henyo

humdrum
humdrum
[pang-uri]

lacking excitement or variety

monotonous, walang-kulay

monotonous, walang-kulay

Ex: The office job became increasingly humdrum as the daily tasks followed a predictable and monotonous routine. 

Ang trabaho sa opisina ay naging mas walang sigla habang ang mga pang-araw-araw na gawain ay sumusunod sa isang predictable at monotonous routine.

hustle and bustle

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: The hustle and bustle of the city can be overwhelming for some people. 
you snooze, you lose

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

kapag nagpabaya ka mawawala ang pagkakataon, kapag nahuli ka talo ka

kapag nagpabaya ka mawawala ang pagkakataon, kapag nahuli ka talo ka

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise. 
in a while, crocodile

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I didn’t expect to see you go so soon, but in a while, crocodile! 
itsy-bitsy
itsy-bitsy
[pang-uri]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

napakaliit, maliit na maliit

napakaliit, maliit na maliit

Ex: The child found an itsy-bitsy spider crawling on the windowsill. 

Natagpuan ng bata ang isang napakaliit na gagamba na gumagapang sa bintana.

jeepers creepers

used to express surprise, shock, or mild alarm

Diyos ko, Naku po

Diyos ko, Naku po

Ex: Jeepers creepers, that was an unexpected turn of events! 

Jeepers creepers, iyon ay isang hindi inaasahang pagbabago ng mga pangyayari!

jet set
jet set
[Pangngalan]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

ang jet set, ang mayamang at istilong grupo ng mga biyahero

ang jet set, ang mayamang at istilong grupo ng mga biyahero

Ex: The event was attended by the jet set, arriving in their private jets. 

Ang event ay dinaluhan ng jet set, na dumating sa kanilang mga pribadong jet.

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.

local yokel
local yokel
[Pangngalan]

a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

probinsyano, taong nayon

probinsyano, taong nayon

Ex: The city folk were so surprised by the local yokels and their down-to-earth attitude. 

Ang mga taga-lungsod ay lubhang nagulat sa mga local yokel at kanilang down-to-earth na ugali.

loose lips sink ships

used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

Ang padalus-dalos na pagsasalita ay maaaring magdulot ng malubhang epekto

Ang padalus-dalos na pagsasalita ay maaaring magdulot ng malubhang epekto

Ex: She knew that loose lips sink ships, so she kept the details of her new project to herself until it was ready to be launched. 
lovey-dovey
lovey-dovey
[pang-uri]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

sobrang romantiko, malagkit

sobrang romantiko, malagkit

Ex: A lovey-dovey couple. 

Isang magkasintahan na magkasintahan.

to [have] it made in the shade

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

maalwan ang buhay, ayos na ang buhay

maalwan ang buhay, ayos na ang buhay

Ex: With that inheritance, he has it made in the shade. 

Dahil sa manang iyon, maalwan na ang buhay niya.

to [make] or [break]

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

maging dahilan ng tagumpay o kabiguan, maging mapagpasiya

maging dahilan ng tagumpay o kabiguan, maging mapagpasiya

Ex: This interview could make or break his career. 

Maaaring maging dahilan ng tagumpay o kabiguan ng career niya ang interview na ito.

hanky panky
hanky panky
[Pangngalan]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

daya, panloloko

daya, panloloko

heebie-jeebies
heebie-jeebies
[Pangngalan]

extreme nervousness

matinding nerbiyos, kaba

matinding nerbiyos, kaba

hell's bells
hell's bells
[Pangngalan]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

putek naman, naku naman

putek naman, naku naman

Ex: Hell's bells, I left my keys in the office again. 

Putek naman, naiwan ko na naman ang mga susi ko sa opisina.

helter-skelter
helter-skelter
[pang-abay]

without order, organization, or careful arrangement

magulo, watak-watak

magulo, watak-watak

Ex: Shoes and coats lay helter-skelter across the hallway. 
hocus-pocus
hocus-pocus
[Pantawag]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

abrakadabra, hokus pokus

abrakadabra, hokus pokus

Ex: With a wave of my wand and a sprinkle of fairy dust, hocus-pocus, and the rabbit appears from the hat! 

Sa isang indayog ng aking wand at isang pagwisik ng fairy dust, hocus-pocus, at ang kuneho ay lumitaw mula sa sumbrero!

hodgepodge
hodgepodge
[Pangngalan]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

halo-halo, gulo-gulo

halo-halo, gulo-gulo

hoity-toity
hoity-toity
[pang-uri]

affectedly genteel

maarte, paimbabaw

maarte, paimbabaw

okey-dokey
okey-dokey
[Pantawag]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

sige, okey

sige, okey

Ex: "Okey-dokey," she replied cheerfully when asked if she was ready to start the meeting. 

Okey-dokey, masayang sagot niya nang tanungin kung handa na siyang simulan ang pulong.

mean and lean
mean and lean
[Parirala]

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: After months of training, he's looking mean and lean for the competition. 
mumbo jumbo
mumbo jumbo
[Pangngalan]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

magulong kalokohan, walang saysay na seremonya

magulong kalokohan, walang saysay na seremonya

Ex: The instructions were full of mumbo jumbo, so I just called support. 

Punong-puno ng magulong kalokohan ang instructions, kaya tumawag na lang ako sa support.

namby-pamby
namby-pamby
[pang-uri]

lacking firmness, courage, or strength of character

mahina, walang tibay

mahina, walang tibay

Ex: They criticized his namby-pamby response to the crisis. 
the nitty-gritty

the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

pinakabuod, mahahalagang detalye

pinakabuod, mahahalagang detalye

Ex: Let's skip the introduction and get to the nitty-gritty. 

Laktawan na natin ang panimula at dumiretso sa pinakabuod.

nitwit
nitwit
[Pangngalan]

a foolish or clueless person

tanga, ungas

tanga, ungas

Ex: She laughed at the nitwit who fell for the prank. 

Tumawa siya sa tanga na naloko sa biro.

no muss, no fuss
no muss, no fuss
[Pangungusap]

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

walang abala, madali lang

walang abala, madali lang

Ex: Just upload the file, click submit, and you're done—no muss, no fuss. 

I-upload mo lang ang file, pindutin ang submit, tapos na—walang abala, walang gulo.

no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: She pushed through the tough workout, reminding herself, "no pain, no gain." 
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 !

out and about
out and about
[pang-abay]

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

nasa labas at aktibo, naglalakad

nasa labas at aktibo, naglalakad

Ex: Out and about in the city, he explored new cafés and bookstores. 

Nasa labas at abala sa lungsod, tiningnan niya ang mga bagong café at bookstore.

palsy-walsy
palsy-walsy
[pang-uri]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

sobrang pamilyar, pekunwaring palakaibigan

sobrang pamilyar, pekunwaring palakaibigan

Ex: Don’t get all palsy-walsy with me after what happened. 

Huwag kang maging sobrang palakaibigan sa akin pagkatapos ng nangyari.

party-hearty
party-hearty
[pang-uri]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

masayahin, siglá

masayahin, siglá

Ex: They’re a party-hearty group, always planning wild adventures and big celebrations. 

Sila ay isang masayahing grupo, laging nagpaplano ng mga ligaw na pakikipagsapalaran at malalaking pagdiriwang.

payday
payday
[Pangngalan]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

araw ng suweldo, araw ng pagbabayad

araw ng suweldo, araw ng pagbabayad

plain Jane
plain Jane
[Parirala]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

pooper scooper
pooper scooper
[Pangngalan]

a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

pang-ipon ng dumi, panghakot ng dumi

pang-ipon ng dumi, panghakot ng dumi

Ex: She brought her pooper scooper along to the park just in case." 

Dala niya ang kanyang panghakot ng dumi sa parke para sa anumang pagkakataon.

roly-poly
roly-poly
[pang-uri]

short and fat

matabâ, bilog-bilog

matabâ, bilog-bilog

say it, do not spray it

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

magsalita ka, huwag kang maglaway habang nagsasalita

magsalita ka, huwag kang maglaway habang nagsasalita

Ex: Say it, don't spray it; you're spitting on my notebook. 

Magsalita ka, huwag magwisik; natatalsikan mo ng laway ang notebook ko.

[scarf] and [barf]
scarf and barf
[Parirala]

the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: He scarfed and barfed the entire bag of chips in one sitting. 
see you later, alligator

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

to [shop] until {sb} [drop]

to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: She loves to shop until she drops whenever there's a sale. 
silly Billy
silly Billy
[Pangngalan]

used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

silly Billy, loko-loko

silly Billy, loko-loko

Ex: Come on, silly Billy, stop making that funny face! 

Tara, silly Billy, tigilan mo na ang paggawa ng nakakatawang mukha!

super duper
super duper
[pang-uri]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

sobrang galing, napakasaya

sobrang galing, napakasaya

Ex: I'm feeling super duper excited about the trip. 

Nararamdaman kong sobrang sobrang excited ako tungkol sa trip.

tee-hee
tee-hee
[Pantawag]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

hi-hi, he-he

hi-hi, he-he

Ex: She covered her mouth and whispered, tee-hee, after sneaking the last cookie. 

Tinakpan niya ang kanyang bibig at bumulong, hi-hi, matapos nakawin ang huling cookie.

up your nose with a rubber hose

used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: When he kept bragging about his new bike, I just laughed and said, up your nose with a rubber hose! 
wear and tear
wear and tear
[Parirala]

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: In addition, road conditions were very poor, which led to greater wear and tear. 
wham-bam, thank you ma'am

used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex: He wasn’t looking for anything serious—just a wham-bam, thank you ma’am, and that was it. 
what is the plan, Sam?

used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: The team is ready to go.  What's the plan, Sam?" 
to [wheel] and [deal]

to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

makipagsabwatan sa likod, gumawa ng maduduming kasunduan

makipagsabwatan sa likod, gumawa ng maduduming kasunduan

Ex: He wheeled and dealt with lobbyists until the bill passed. 

Nakipagsabwatan siya sa mga lobbyist hanggang maipasa ang panukala.

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