Interesting to Know: Pinoy Old Expressions (9)

These are some words that we used to hear from our older relatives. I still hear them but not so often. Sometimes, I uttered some of them myself…. familiar with the words but not necessarily their true meanings. Most of the time, these words tickle my imagination… what might be their true meaning and origins.

I made this compilation… to remind me of these familiar words! I also requested help from my friends. Thank you to all who have contributed 💕

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Hating kapatid

Equal share

Kapitbisig

Cooperation

Anak-pawis

A poor man, usually a laborer

Walang bukang bibig

Favorite expression

Walang itulak kabigin

could not tell which one should be selected or chosen

Walang preno ang bibig

No control in talking

Walang susi ang bibig

Could not keep a secret

Ibilanggo sa mga bisig

To embrace

Igisa sa sariling mantika

To invite a friend to eat and to make him/her pay for the expenses

Ihatid sa Dambana

to marry someone

Mahaba ang dila 

(palasumbong) Tattletale

Buhay pusa 

Always survive in an accident; many lives; long life

Ahas 

(Traydor) traitor

May sinasabi sa buhay 

Rich

Ginintuang puso 

With good heart; with good will

Kastilyong buhangin

(Gumuhong pangarap) Broken dream

Kisap mata 

Avery short moment; A snap

Tinulak sa bangin

(Pinahamak) slander

Nagbibilang ng sisiw sa itlog

Big expectation but not sure

Panis ang laway 

A very quite person