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Ang Aklat na Street Talk 3 - Aralin 1

Pag-aralan ang bokabularyo, impormal na mga pananalita, at conversational English na tampok sa Street Talk 3 Lesson 1.

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to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion

to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is

palakihin ang isyu, gawing malaking bagay ang maliit

palakihin ang isyu, gawing malaking bagay ang maliit

Ex: It was only a small mistake, but the manager blew it out of proportion. 

Maliit na pagkakamali lang iyon, pero pinalaki ito ng manager.

to [break] out in a sweat

to suddenly start sweating

Ex: The intense heat caused everyone in the room to break out in a sweat despite the air conditioning. 
to [carry] a tune
to carry a tune
[Parirala]

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voice

kumanta nang nasa tono, makasabay sa tono

kumanta nang nasa tono, makasabay sa tono

Ex: I love singing, but I can't carry a tune. 

Mahilig akong kumanta, pero hindi ako marunong kumanta nang nasa tono.

a fair shake
a fair shake
[Parirala]

a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others

patas na pagkakataon, pantay na laban

patas na pagkakataon, pantay na laban

Ex: All I want is a fair shake at the job. 

Ang gusto ko lang ay patas na pagkakataon sa trabahong iyon.

to [go] off the deep end

to suddenly and violently express one's anger

sumabog sa galit, magwala sa galit

sumabog sa galit, magwala sa galit

Ex: He went off the deep end when he found out someone had scratched his car. 

Sumabog siya sa galit nang malaman niyang may gumuhit sa kotse niya.

to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer

to have no chance of achieving success

walang kahit anong tsansa, walang pag-asa

walang kahit anong tsansa, walang pag-asa

Ex: Without more funding, the project doesn't have a prayer. 

Kung walang dagdag na pondo, walang kahit anong tsansa ang proyekto.

to talk into
to talk into
[Pandiwa]

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

kumbinsihin, hikayatin

kumbinsihin, hikayatin

Ex: He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it. 

Tutol siya sa ideya, pero sa tingin ko ay kaya ko siyang kumbinsihin.

that does it
that does it
[Pantawag]

used to say that a specific action or event has pushed a situation to a point where it is no longer bearable or has become extremely serious

Tama na 'yan!, Sobra na 'yan!

Tama na 'yan!, Sobra na 'yan!

Ex: After listening to her daughter's music blaring through the walls all night, Mary stormed into her room and yelled, "That does it!  Turn that down right now!" 

Matapos pakinggan ang musika ng kanyang anak na babae na tumutunog sa mga dingding buong gabi, pumasok si Mary sa kanyang silid at sumigaw, "Tama na yan! Ibaba mo yan ngayon din!"

through the wringer

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

maraming pinagdaanan, matinding nahirapan

maraming pinagdaanan, matinding nahirapan

Ex: She looked exhausted after going through the wringer at work. 

Mukha siyang pagod matapos ang dami niyang pinagdaanan sa trabaho.

to [get] a grip on {oneself}

to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

kontrolin ang sarili, magpigil sa sarili

kontrolin ang sarili, magpigil sa sarili

Ex: Get a grip on yourself before you say something you'll regret. 

Kontrolin mo muna ang sarili mo bago ka makapagsabi ng pagsisisihan mo.

to pull together

to work as a team, especially during a difficult situation

magtulungan, magkaisa

magtulungan, magkaisa

Ex: The neighbors pulled together after the flood. 
to flip out
to flip out
[Pandiwa]

react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

magalit, mawalan ng kontrol

magalit, mawalan ng kontrol

that tears it
that tears it
[Pangungusap]

used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point

Ex: They raised the rent again?  That tears it, I’m moving out! 
to [cut] class
to cut class
[Parirala]

to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse

Ex: I can't believe she cut class just to hang out with her friends. 
gag me
gag me
[Pantawag]

used to indicate extreme disgust, anger, or disapproval toward something unpleasant or morally offensive

Kadiri!, Nakaka-suka!

Kadiri!, Nakaka-suka!

Ex: She kept bragging about her perfect life—gag me! 

Patuloy siyang nagyayabang tungkol sa kanyang perpektong buhay—kadiri!

to [kiss] up to {sb}

to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages

Ex: He’s always kissing up to the boss, hoping for a promotion. 
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