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Ang Aklat na Street Talk 3 - Aralin 2

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

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(as|) plain as the nose on  {one's} face

really easy to understand or notice

halatang-halata, kitang-kita

halatang-halata, kitang-kita

Ex: It was as plain as the nose on his face that he was lying. 

Halatang-halata na nagsisinungaling siya.

flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

panandaliang tagumpay, tagumpay na mabilis mawala

panandaliang tagumpay, tagumpay na mabilis mawala

Ex: Many people thought the singer was just a flash in the pan. 

Marami ang nag-isip na panandaliang tagumpay lang ang singer.

to go together

to be in a romantic relationship

magkasama, nasa relasyon

magkasama, nasa relasyon

Ex: People always thought we went together, but we were just friends. 

Palagi nang inisip ng mga tao na magkasama kami, pero magkaibigan lang kami.

to [hit] the nail on the head

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

tumpak ang sinabi, sakto ang tama

tumpak ang sinabi, sakto ang tama

Ex: You hit the nail on the head when you said the problem was poor communication. 

Tumpak ang sinabi mo nang sabihin mong mahinang komunikasyon ang problema.

love at first sight

an immediate and intense romantic attraction that one feels upon seeing someone for the first time

Ex: A third of dog owners have experienced love at first sight when setting eyes on their dog. 
to [pop] the question

to propose someone to join one in marriage

mag-propose ng kasal, alok ng kasal

mag-propose ng kasal, alok ng kasal

Ex: She was waiting for him to pop the question. 

Hinihintay niyang mag-propose ito.

to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

niloloko lang, binibiro lang

niloloko lang, binibiro lang

Ex: Relax, I was only pulling your leg. 

Relax, binibiro lang kita.

to [rob] the cradle

to get married with or date someone who is much younger than one

mas batang karelasyon, malaking agwat sa edad

mas batang karelasyon, malaking agwat sa edad

Ex: She was accused of robbing the cradle. 

Inakusahan siyang may karelasyong mas bata.

to [tie] the knot
to tie the knot
[Parirala]

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

magpakasal, pag-aasawa

magpakasal, pag-aasawa

Ex: They decided to tie the knot after years of dating. 

Nagdesisyon silang magpakasal matapos ang maraming taon ng relasyon.

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.

to [walk] arm in arm

to walk closely with one's arm linked through another's

Ex: They walked arm in arm through the park, looking like an old couple. 
man
man
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, excitement, disappointment, or other strong emotions

Pare, Naku

Pare, Naku

Ex: Man, I've never seen a storm this bad before! 

Pare, hindi pa ako nakakita ng ganitong kalaking bagyo dati!

to [strut] {one's} stuff

to walk or move confidently in a way that deliberately attracts attention, often to show off one’s physical appearance, style, or attractiveness

Ex: She strutted her stuff on the beach, turning heads wherever she went. 
to turn on
to turn on
[Pandiwa]

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

ganyahin, pasiglahin

ganyahin, pasiglahin

Ex: Her confidence really turns him on. 

Ang kanyang kumpiyansa ay talagang nakakapukaw sa kanya.

Big Apple
Big Apple
[Pangngalan]

a nickname for the city of New York, often used to refer to its cultural, economic, and social prominence

ang Malaking Mansanas, New York

ang Malaking Mansanas, New York

Ex: I’ve always wanted to visit the Big Apple and see all the landmarks. 

Palagi kong gustong bisitahin ang Malaking Mansanas at makita ang lahat ng mga palatandaan.

to [compare] apples and oranges

to attempt to compare two things that are very different and therefore cannot be meaningfully evaluated against each other

Ex: You can’t just compare apples and oranges when deciding which car to buy—they serve different needs. 
how do you like them apples

used to express surprise, defiance, or triumph after an unexpected event or outcome

Ex: They told me I couldn’t do it, but I proved them wrong.  How do you like them apples? 
pea brain
pea brain
[Pangngalan]

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

utak ng gisantes, tangang ulo

utak ng gisantes, tangang ulo

Ex: He tried to fix the computer with a hammer—what a pea brain! 

Sinubukan niyang ayusin ang computer gamit ang martilyo—ang utak ng gisantes !

beet red
beet red
[pang-uri]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

pulang-pula na parang beet, matingkad na pula

pulang-pula na parang beet, matingkad na pula

Ex: He turned beet red when the teacher caught him daydreaming in class. 

Naging pulang-pula siya nang mahuli siya ng guro na nagdadalangin sa klase.

a bowl of cherries

a situation that is pleasant, easy, or enjoyable. Often used in the negative to indicate that life is not always simple or trouble-free

Ex: She always acts like life is a bowl of cherries, but we all have struggles. 
for corn's sake
for corn's sake
[Pantawag]

used to show frustration, annoyance, or emphasis

Para sa kapakanan ng mais, Sa ngalan ng mga butil ng mais

Para sa kapakanan ng mais, Sa ngalan ng mga butil ng mais

Ex: For corn’s sake, can you stop making so much noise? 

Para sa ikabubuti ng mais, pwede bang tumigil ka sa pag-ingay?

corn
corn
[Pangngalan]

exaggerated sentimentality or overly dramatic behavior, often in entertainment or speech, that comes across as clichéd or insincere

labis na sentimyento, sobrang dramatikong pag-uugali

labis na sentimyento, sobrang dramatikong pag-uugali

Ex: The movie was full of corn, with its predictable plot and cheesy dialogue. 

Ang pelikula ay puno ng labis na damdamin, na may predictable na plot at cheesy na dialogue.

cornball
cornball
[Pangngalan]

a person who is excessively sentimental, clichéd, or cheesy, often in a way that is considered outdated or awkward

taong masyadong sentimental, taong luma na ang mga biro

taong masyadong sentimental, taong luma na ang mga biro

Ex: She loves romantic comedies, but some of them are full of cornball moments. 

Gustung-gusto niya ang romantikong komedya, ngunit ang ilan sa mga ito ay puno ng mga sandaling cornball.

fruit
fruit
[Pangngalan]

a homosexual man

bakla, bayot

bakla, bayot

Ex: That fruit waved from across the street and laughed. 

Ang prutas na iyon ay kumaway mula sa kabilang kalsada at tumawa.

wrinkled as a prune

used to describe someone or something that is very wrinkled, typically due to old age or long exposure to the sun

Ex: She looked wrinkled as a prune after spending years in the sun without sunscreen. 
pumpkin
pumpkin
[Pantawag]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a partner, child, or close friend

sinta, mahal

sinta, mahal

Ex: Good morning, pumpkin!  How did you sleep? 

Magandang umaga, kalabasa! Kumusta ang tulog mo?

sprout
sprout
[Pangngalan]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

usbong, maliit

usbong, maliit

Ex: Look at that little sprout running around the playground! 

Tingnan mo ang maliit na usbong na tumatakbo sa palaruan!

tomato
tomato
[Pangngalan]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

kamatis, bomba

kamatis, bomba

Ex: That girl is such a tomato—everyone’s admiring her. 

Ang babaeng iyon ay isang kamatis—lahat ay humahanga sa kanya.

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