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Buku Street Talk 3 - Pelajaran 13

Pelajari kosakata, ungkapan informal, dan bahasa Inggris percakapan yang ditampilkan dalam Street Talk 3 Pelajaran 13.

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actions speak louder than words
actions speak louder than words
[kalimat]

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

Ex: He promised to help, but actions speak louder than words, and he didn't follow through. 
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to [give|move|budge] an inch
to give an inch
[frasa]

(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

tidak bergeming sedikit pun, tidak mau mengalah sama sekali

tidak bergeming sedikit pun, tidak mau mengalah sama sekali

Ex: She wouldn't move an inch from her decision to leave the company. 

Dia tidak bergeming sedikit pun dari keputusannya untuk keluar dari perusahaan.

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to [let] bygones be bygones
to let bygones be bygones
[frasa]

to forgive past problems and stop focusing on old conflicts

Ex: After years of feuding, the families finally let bygones be bygones. 
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out of sight, out of mind
out of sight, out of mind
[frasa]

used to imply that people tend to forget about things or people that are no longer visible or present in their lives

Ex: Despite their best efforts to stay in touch, the couple found that they slowly drifted apart after spending several months in different countries.  As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind. 
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there [is] no accounting for [taste]
there is no accounting for taste
[kalimat]

used to imply that one can never understand why people's personal preferences drastically differ from one another, especially when compared to that of one's own

Ex: Even though the painting was considered ugly by some, it was sold for millions of dollars, proving that there is no accounting for taste. 
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the shoe is on the other foot
the shoe is on the other foot
[kalimat]

used to refer to a situation that has completely changed in one's favor

sekarang keadaan berbalik, keadaan kini menguntungkannya

sekarang keadaan berbalik, keadaan kini menguntungkannya

Ex: The big companies once controlled the market; with the new law, the shoe is on the other foot. 

Perusahaan besar dulu menguasai pasar; dengan undang-undang baru, keadaan berbalik.

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when in Rome, do as the Romans do
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
[kalimat]

used to advise individuals to adapt to local customs and practices when in an unfamiliar situation or culture

Ex: I was surprised to learn that in Japan, it's customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home, but as the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. 
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when it rains, it pours
when it rains, it pours
[kalimat]

used to suggest that when something bad happens, other bad things often happen in quick succession or in large numbers, making the situation seem even worse

Ex: Susan was having a terrible day - she overslept, burned her breakfast, and got a speeding ticket on the way to work.  "Great," she muttered, "When it rains, it pours!" 
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Buku Street Talk 3
Pelajaran 1Pelajaran 2Pelajaran 3Pelajaran 4
Pelajaran 5Pelajaran 6Pelajaran 7Pelajaran 8
Pelajaran 9Pelajaran 10Pelajaran 11Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 11
Pelajaran 12Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 12Pelajaran 13Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 13
Pelajaran 14Pandangan Lebih Dekat: Pelajaran 14Pelajaran 15
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