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Buku Headway - Lanjutan - Kata Terakhir (Unit 8)

Di sini Anda akan menemukan kosakata dari Unit 8 The Last Word di buku pelajaran Headway Advanced, seperti "walk the talk", "chockablock", "clear as mud", dll.

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accidents will happen in the best of families

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

Kecelakaan dan kesalahan bisa terjadi bahkan pada yang terbaik

Kecelakaan dan kesalahan bisa terjadi bahkan pada yang terbaik

Ex: He was embarrassed when his presentation didn't go well, but his colleague reassured him, accidents will happen in the best of families. 
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actions speak louder than words

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

Tindakan berbicara lebih kuat daripada kata-kata

Tindakan berbicara lebih kuat daripada kata-kata

Ex: He promised to help, but actions speak louder than words, and he didn't follow through. 
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a fate worse than death

something that someone considers extremely terrible or unacceptable

Ex: For him, public embarrassment was a fate worse than death. 
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behind every (great|successful) man (there|) stands a woman

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

Keberhasilan pria sering didukung oleh seorang wanita

Keberhasilan pria sering didukung oleh seorang wanita

Ex: Behind every great man stands a woman, whether he acknowledges it or not. 
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all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

sudah risiko pekerjaan, memang bagian dari kerjaan

sudah risiko pekerjaan, memang bagian dari kerjaan

Ex: Fixing a server crash at 2 a.m. is all in a day's work for our IT team. 

Memperbaiki server yang down pukul dua pagi sudah bagian dari kerjaan tim IT kami.

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to [have] {one's} cake and eat it (too|)

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

mau dua-duanya, mau untung tanpa kehilangan

mau dua-duanya, mau untung tanpa kehilangan

Ex: She wants to travel for months but keep the apartment rent-free; she wants to have her cake and eat it too. 

Dia mau bepergian berbulan-bulan tapi tetap punya apartemen tanpa bayar sewa; dia mau dua-duanya.

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(as|) clear as mud

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

sama sekali tidak jelas, malah bikin bingung

sama sekali tidak jelas, malah bikin bingung

Ex: The chart was supposed to help, but it was clear as mud. 

Bagan itu seharusnya membantu, tapi malah sama sekali tidak jelas.

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after {one's} own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

sesuai seleranya, pas sekali untuknya

sesuai seleranya, pas sekali untuknya

Ex: That vintage motorcycle is after his own heart. 

Motor klasik itu sesuai seleranya.

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boys will be boys

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

Perilaku buruk anak laki-laki dianggap wajar

Perilaku buruk anak laki-laki dianggap wajar

Ex: They always get into mischief, but she just laughs and says, "boys will be boys" when her sons act out. 
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at the end of the day

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

pada akhirnya, intinya

pada akhirnya, intinya

Ex: At the end of the day, customers care about price and quality. 

Pada akhirnya, pelanggan peduli pada harga dan kualitas.

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blast from the past

the unexpected appearance or remembrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

kenangan lama yang muncul lagi, nostalgia yang tiba-tiba muncul

kenangan lama yang muncul lagi, nostalgia yang tiba-tiba muncul

Ex: Her message after ten years was a total blast from the past. 

Pesannya setelah sepuluh tahun benar-benar membangkitkan kenangan lama.

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no pain, no gain

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

Ex: The trainer told them, "If you want to get stronger, remember, no pain, no gain." 
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better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

Lebih baik berhati-hati daripada menyesal

Lebih baik berhati-hati daripada menyesal

Ex: She made sure to back up all her files before the system upgrade.  Better safe than sorry. 
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bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

Kesialan dipercaya sering datang bertiga

Kesialan dipercaya sering datang bertiga

Ex: My boss yelled at me, then I missed my train, and now it’s raining.  Bad things come in threes, don’t they? 
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good things come in threes

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

Ex: First, I found a dollar on the ground, then I got a compliment from my boss, and finally, I bumped into an old friend.  Good things come in threes. 
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like father, like son

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

Anak laki-laki sering memiliki sifat yang mirip dengan ayahnya

Anak laki-laki sering memiliki sifat yang mirip dengan ayahnya

Ex: He’s a natural leader, just like his dad—like father, like son. 
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it takes all sorts to make a world

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

Keragaman dan perbedaan antarmanusia penting bagi kehidupan masyarakat

Keragaman dan perbedaan antarmanusia penting bagi kehidupan masyarakat

Ex: It’s strange, but it takes all sorts to make a world, and that’s what makes life interesting. 
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better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Lebih baik terlambat daripada tidak sama sekali

Lebih baik terlambat daripada tidak sama sekali

Ex: I know I missed your birthday, but here's your gift now, better late than never. 
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just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

tepat yang dibutuhkan, pas sekali untuk situasinya

tepat yang dibutuhkan, pas sekali untuk situasinya

Ex: An extra hour of sleep was just what the doctor ordered. 

Tambahan satu jam tidur tepat yang dibutuhkan.

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do not do anything (that|) I would not (do|)

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

Ex: He told me, "Just don't do anything that I would not do if you're in charge." 
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to [be] not for {sb} to say

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

Ex: It’s not for us to say what the government should do next. 
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to [be] damned if {sb} [do], damned if {sb} [do] {not}

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

Ex: They are damned if they do, damned if they don’t—both options seem bad. 
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the mind [boggle]

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

Ex: The sheer number of people at the concert boggles the mind. 
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to {not} [bear] thinking about

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

Ex: The idea of being stuck in traffic for hours isn't something I can bear thinking about. 
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to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

Ex: We shopped till we dropped during the city sale. 
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horses for courses

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

Setiap orang cocok untuk hal yang berbeda

Setiap orang cocok untuk hal yang berbeda

Ex: When hiring, remember: horses for courses—each role needs a different set of skills. 
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meet and greet

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

Ex: The meet and greet was a great success, allowing the public to get to know the team better. 
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fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

secara jujur dan adil, tanpa curang

secara jujur dan adil, tanpa curang

Ex: He earned his promotion fair and square. 

Dia mendapatkan promosi itu dengan jujur.

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from zero to hero

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

Ex: After his parents won the lottery, John went from zero to hero in his high school overnight. 
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nearest and dearest

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

Ex: The wedding was a small affair, just with her nearest and dearest. 
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use it or lose it

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

Jika tidak menggunakan sesuatu,  kamu bisa kehilangannya

Jika tidak menggunakan sesuatu, kamu bisa kehilangannya

Ex: She was told to keep exercising regularly because use it or lose it applies to joint mobility too. 
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chockablock
chockablock
[Adjektiva]

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

penuh sesak, sangat padat

penuh sesak, sangat padat

Ex: The team’s agenda was chockablock with tasks to complete. 

Agenda tim penuh sesak dengan tugas yang harus diselesaikan.

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to [walk] the talk

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

Ex: The company's leadership has promised to be more transparent, but they must now walk the talk. 
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to [name] and [shame]

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

Ex: He threatened to name and shame the people who had lied about him in front of the board. 
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