Interesting to Know: Pinoy Old Expressions (12)

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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Kalamayin ang loob

To calm one's self

Wala sa kalingkingan

Not of the same ability/Level

Alsa-balutan

Changing as to residence

Dagok ng kapalaran

Bad luck

Daanin sa tigas ng ulo

To take anything through force

Gagapang na parang ahas

Will lead a miserable life

Kabatakang kumot

Friend

Hagisan ng tuwalya

Making the opponent surrender

Kalabasang naiiwan ang bunga

A person who accomplish nothing with the flight of time

Hampas ng kalabaw, sa kabayo ang latay

Indirect verbal attack

Ligo uwak

(Binasa lang ang buhok para magmukhang bagong ligo) A person wets his/her hair just to make it look like that he/she has taken a bath

Dagdag bawas

Cheating; Literally: adding - subtracting

Nakaharap sa dagat ang ulam 

(Maalat ang ulam) Salty food

Parang ilog ang ulam

(Nasobrahan sa sabaw ang ulam) Super soupy dish

Kinalawang na utak 

(Nakalimutan ang mga dating natutunan) Forgot everything that was previously learned