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a question mark hang over something
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arguable
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(as) far as somebody know
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to be only a matter of time
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confusion
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debatable
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doubt
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to doubt
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doubtful
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dubious
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halting
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haltingly
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to have half a mind to
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to hesitate
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hesitation
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if
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iffy
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impossible
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maybe
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not necessarily
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or what
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possibly
Apocryphal
simplified /ēpaakrēfēl/
a
ə
p
p
o
ɑ:
c
k
r
r
y
ə
ph
f
a
ə
l
l
(kunwari)

(kunwari)

hindi totoo

[ pang-uri ]

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

example
Halimbawa
Click on words
He shared an apocryphal story about the founding of the city that many people still believe.
The legend of the lost treasure is apocryphal, despite its popularity among locals.
The film's depiction of historical events was criticized for relying on apocryphal sources.
a question mark [hang] over {sth}
A question mark hang over something
uk flag
/ɐ kwˈɛstʃən mˈɑːɹk hˈæŋ ˌoʊvɚ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

[ pang-uri ]
Idiom
Informal

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

What is the origin of the idiom "a question mark hangs over something" and when to use it?

The idiom "a question mark hangs over something" is used to express that there are unresolved issues, ambiguities, or unknowns related to the subject in question, and these factors cast doubt or ambiguity over the matter. The phrase originates from the literal image of a question mark, which represents uncertainty in written language.

Arguable
simplified /aargyuēbēl/
a
ɑ:
r
r
g
g
u
ju
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(maaring ipagtalunan)

(maaring ipagtalunan)

maaaring pagtalunan

[ pang-uri ]

open to question and disagreement

(as) far as somebody know
uk flag
/æz fˈɑːɹ æz ˌɛsbˈiː nˈoʊ/
N/A

N/A

[ pang-uri ]

used to express one's uncertainty about the statement one has made as there might be something that makes it untrue

to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time
To be only a matter of time
uk flag
/biː ɐ mˈæɾɚɹ ʌv tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

[ pang-uri ]
Idiom

to certainly happen at some point in the future

What is the origin of the idiom "be a matter of time" and when to use it?

The idiom "be a matter of time" is used to convey the idea that a particular event or outcome is inevitable and will occur in the future, although the specific timing may be uncertain. Its origin is not precisely documented, but it has been used for many years to indicate the inevitability of a situation.

confusion
Confusion
simplified /kēnfyoozhēn/
c
k
o
ə
n
n
f
f
u
ju:
s
ʒ
io
ə
n
n
(pagkalito)

(pagkalito)

kalituhan

[ pang-uri ]

a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.

Debatable
simplified /dēbeitēbēl/
d
d
e
ə
b
b
a
t
t
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(mapagtatalunan)

(mapagtatalunan)

maaring pagdebatehan

[ pang-uri ]

subject to argument or disagreement

Doubt
simplified /dawt/
d
d
o
a
u
ʊ
b
t
t
(alinlangan)

(alinlangan)

pagdududa

[ pang-uri ]

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

certainty
to doubt
To doubt
simplified /dawt/
d
d
o
a
u
ʊ
b
t
t
(manghamak)

(manghamak)

magduda

[ pang-uri ]

to not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
Doubtful
simplified /dawtfēl/
d
d
o
a
u
ʊ
b
t
t
f
f
u
ə
l
l
(duda)

(duda)

hindi tiyak

[ pang-uri ]

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

Dubious
simplified /doobiēs/
d
d
u
u:
b
b
iou
s
s
(may pagdududa)

(may pagdududa)

duwumalay

[ pang-uri ]

(of a person) unsure or hesitant about the credibility or goodness of something

Halting
simplified /haawlting/
h
h
a
ɔ:
l
l
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(nag-aatubili)

(nag-aatubili)

nag-aalangan

[ pang-uri ]

acting or talking with hesitation due to uncertainty or lack of confidence

Haltingly
simplified /haawltingli/
h
h
a
ɔ:
l
l
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
l
l
y
i
(nang may pagkahinto-hinto)

(nang may pagkahinto-hinto)

nang may pag-aatubili

[ pang-uri ]

(of speech or movement) in a nervous manner that makes one stutter while speaking or stumble while walking

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Pang-abay na Patanong
to [have] half a mind to
To have half a mind to
uk flag
/hæv hˈæf ɐ mˈaɪnd tuː/
N/A

N/A

[ pang-uri ]
Idiom
Informal

to say that one will do something even though they might not really intending to

What is the origin of the idiom "have half a mind to" and when to use it?

The idiom "have half a mind to" has an origin that can be traced back to the concept of divided or incomplete decision-making. The use of "half a mind" implies a state of contemplation or consideration, where one's thoughts or intentions are not fully committed or resolved. It conveys a sense of contemplation or consideration where one is seriously considering taking a certain course of action but has not fully committed to it yet.

To hesitate
simplified /hezēteit/
h
h
e
ɛ
s
z
i
ə
t
t
a
t
t
e
(magduda)

(magduda)

mag-atubiling

[ pang-uri ]

to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Walang Layon
Hesitation
simplified /hezēteishēn/
h
h
e
ɛ
s
z
i
ə
t
t
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(pag-aatubili)

(pag-aatubili)

pag-aalinlangan

[ pang-uri ]

the act of pausing before doing or saying something because one feels unsure

If
simplified /if/
i
ɪ
f
f
(kapag)

(kapag)

kung

[ pang-uri ]

‌an uncertain possibility or condition

iffy
Iffy
simplified /ifi/
i
ɪ
ff
f
y
i
(walang kasiguraduhan)

(walang kasiguraduhan)

hindi tiyak

[ pang-uri ]

having a feeling of uncertainty or doubt toward something

impossible
Impossible
simplified /impaasēbēl/
i
ɪ
m
m
p
p
o
ɑ:
ss
s
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(hindi posible)

(hindi posible)

hindi magagawa

[ pang-uri ]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

possible
maybe
Maybe
simplified /meibi/
m
m
a
e
y
ɪ
b
b
e
i
(marahil)

(marahil)

siguro

[ pang-uri ]

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Walang Kapantay
Pang-abay ng Paraan
Not necessarily
uk flag
/nˌɑːt nˌɛsɪsˈɛɹəli/
N/A

N/A

[ pang-uri ]

used usually in a response to show that something may not be true

Or what
uk flag
/ɔːɹ wˈʌt/
N/A

N/A

[ pang-uri ]

used to show one's uncertainty of something

possibly
Possibly
simplified /paasēbli/
p
p
o
ɑ:
ss
s
i
ə
b
b
l
l
y
i
(posible)

(posible)

maaaring

[ pang-uri ]

used to express that something might happen or be true

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Pang-abay ng Paraan

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