Interesting to Know: Pinoy Old Expressions (10)

 

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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Matalas ang utak

Genius

Matigas ang ulo

Stubborn; Determination not to change one's attitude

Bukal sa loob

Sincere person

Bulaklak ng dila

Exaggeration

May krus ang dila 

One who could foretell an event

Matamis ang dila

Sweet talker

Makabagbag damdamin 

Pitiful

May daga sa dibdib

Nervous; fear

Malapad ang papel

Influential person

Isinuko ni sabel ang bataan

A lady that surrendered her virginity

Mabilis ang kamay 

Snatcher

Malikot ang kamay

Habit of stealing

Makati ang dila 

Talkative

Makitid ang utak 

Incapable of understanding

Malawak ang pag-iisip 

Easy to understand

Mababaw ang luha 

An emotional person

Maghigpit ng sinturon

To be thrifty

Chibugan na 

Let's eat

Takaw mata 

(Madalîng maakit na kunin ang isang bagay na hindi naman kailangan, gaya ng pagkaing hindi káyang ubusin); Gets things not needed or gets food but unable to finish

Malaki ang ulo

(Mayabang) Arrogant