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January 1, 2006 at 7:00 PM #25655
USA: Here is the site listing over 400 slang and idiomatic expressions that may be usefull for new Bicolanos in the US.
http://www.paulnoll.com/China/Teach/English-idioms-01.html -
January 1, 2006 at 6:51 PM #25654
Magpoon tabi kan topic with the name of the country, like Bahrain, UAE, New Zealand, USA, etc…
AMERICA, USA: Paki-dagdag na lang po kon ano man an mga aram nindo na hale sa saindong experiencia o’pag-adal sa America na puedeng makatabang sa mga bagong ma-didgi sa America na mga Bicolano. Saro na an satuyang English, an mga pinoy oragon mag-english kon nakapag-adal talaga satuya, pero maski na maurag kitang mag-english, igwang mga tataramon na dai ta aram, example, aram baga ninda kon anong gustong sabihon kan “OVER MY DEAD BODY? See my list below ofAmerican slang or idiomatic expressions andmeanings (kadakulon na mga websites na igwa kaini):Idiom
Translation1.
She is a peach.2.
He’s full of beans.3.
It’s not my cup of tea.4.
He’s full of baloney.5.
It’s just sour grapes.6.
That’s corny.7.
I’m in a pickle.8.
He brings home the bacon.9.
She’s in a stew.10.
He’s the top banana.11.
He’s the salt of the earth.12.
She’s worth her salt.13.
They’re two peas in a pod.14.
I’m nuts about you.15.
It’s a piece of cake.16.
You can’t have your cake and eat it too.17.
He’s a real ham.18.
It’s a hard nut to crack.19.
Let’s talk turkey.20.
He’s a bad egg.1.
She’s sweet and helpful.2.
He’s not telling the truth.3.
I don’t care for that.4.
He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.5.
They have resentment.6.
It’s sentimental.7.
I’m in a dilemma.8.
He brings home the family money.9.
She’s upset.10.
He’s the headman.11.
He’s a very good person.12.
She’s a valuable employee.13.
If you see one you see the other.14.
I’m in love with you.15.
It’s quite simple.16.
You can’t use it and save it.17.
He’s a frustrated actor.18.
It’s a difficult problem to solve.19.
Let’s talk seriously.20.
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