Interesting to Know: Pinoy Old Expressions (8)

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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Pulot gata

Honeymoon

Sanga sangang dila 

Liar

Saling pusa 

Temporarily included

Pagkagat ng dilim

Twilight

Utang na loob 

Debt of gratitude

Basag ulo

Chaos, quarrel, fight

Samaing palad

Unlucky, unfortunate

Puwera usog 

To avoid sickness

Hinog sa pilit

Forced only to concent or to agree

Hinipang pantog

Sudden growth

Hubad sa katotohanan

Far from the truth

Kahit lumuha ka pa ng dugo

You won't be forgiven no matter what you do

Andres de saya 

A husband controlled by a wife

Hawak sa leeg

Controlled by someone

Ibaon sa hukay

Forget everything

Anay ng tahanan

Mistress

Ligaw tingin

Lack of self-confidence

Walang buto 

Unstable; weak

Buruhin ang sarili

to remain single

Amoy tsiko

Drunk