Unmasking The Real You

Kahit nagbulagbulagan ako ... pero may pakiramdam ako.

I feel it when

-saling pusa lang pala ako at dinagdag lang.

-ginagamit lang ako

-hindi ako kasali sa original na plano

-pinagdudahan ang kakayahan ko

-iba ang trato ng tao sa akin

-pinagbigyan lang ako

-kung totoo ang tao ... at may ulterior motive

-nakipagsabwatan sila against me

-akala nila hindi ko maamoy na nagsisinungaling sila

-banko ang tingin at pananaw ng lahat sa akin ... tagapagsalba ng mga financial worries nila.

Yes ... nakikita ko ang lahat. Kung hindi man ako nagsasalita hindi ibig sabihin napakatanga ko ... lacking experience and sophistication ... and too naive and trustful.

Pinagbigyan ko lang kayo ... to unmask you ... para makita ang tunay na kulay mo.

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O S!

Showbiz Shorts

Time flies. I have to admit ... I was watching Going Bulilit before because of child star Bugoy Carino. Before his self-proclaimed retirement (when he severed connection with showbiz) he was a member of Hashtags ... but the role was short-lived because he opted to concentrate more on the most challenging role he ever played ... being a Batang Ama at age 15.

In the resurrected version of Going Bulilit on the Kapamilya Channel which will open on July 1, 2024 ... Bugoy will pass the baton to his daughter Scarlet. Make your papa proud ... I am sure she will fit the shoes of the talented Bugoy.

Multiple Homophones

Homophones are one of two or more words that are pronounced alike but different in meaning, derivation, or spelling. 

To know more about homophones please refer to the last post. We only have a few examples and I am gladly sharing them with you.

-check - cheque - Czech -cheek - chic -chick

-Burrough - burro - burrow, borrow

-cent - scent - sent

-cord - chord - cored

-feet -fit - feat

-grade - greyed - grayed

-heel - heal - hill - he'll

-scene - seen - sin

-ai - aye - eye - I

-bi - bye -buy - by

-two - too - to

-they're - their - there

-peace - piece - peas -p's

Homonym/Homophones in Tagalog

Mga tol ... may homonym/homophones din ba sa Tagalog? Kung sinabi mong wala ... sana sinabi mo na lang na hindi ko alam. Lahat naman yata sa salitang English may katumbas sa Tagalog.

Teka nga maka pagreview nga ng definition ...  ano nga ba ang homonym at homophones. Ang homonym, sila yong mga salita na magkasintunog at pareho din ang baybay.  Ang homophones naman magkasintunog sila ... pero iba ang spelling at iba din ang kahulugan.

Example 1 -tubo

1. tubo - sugarcane - mabilis ang pagkabigkas

2. tubo - pipe - malumay 

3. tubo - profit - maragsa - may diin sa O

4. tubo - grow - maragsa - may diin sa O

Example 2 - Paso

1. paso - flower pot - maragsa - may diin sa O

2. paso - burned - maragsa - may diin sa O

3. paso - expired - mabilis ang pagkabigkas

Example 3 - basa

1. basa - to read - malumay ang pakabigkas

2. basa - wet - maragsa - may diin sa A

3. basa - what I think - mabilis -Ex. Ang basa ko sa mga nangyari

Example 4 - baba

1. baba - chin - malumi - may diin sa ikalawang pantig

2.baba - to go down - maragsa - may diin sa A

3. baba -mouth in Bisaya - malumi - may diin sa una at ikalawang pantig.

Idiom Of The Day

 Let's start using idioms or idiomatic expressions when we write. When idioms are used, it add color and texture to language by creating images that convey meanings beyond those of the individual words that make them up. An idiom can be very colorful and make a 'picture' in our minds. It also shows the writer's familiarity with English. When you want to make your writing sound more conversational, including idioms can give your writing a more relaxed tone.

Idioms allow us to say a lot with few words. Idioms amplify your messages in a way that draws your readers in and helps awaken their senses. It adds dynamism and character to otherwise stale writing. They make your writing less monotonous and your readers will think that you are smart and knowledgeable. All the while ... you only clothe your writing with elaborate idioms to create an impact... saying too much with less. 

To perfect your English, you really need to become confident in using idioms and knowing the difference between breaking a leg and pulling someone's leg. So the idiom of the day is:

IDIOM: Walking On Eggshell

MEANING: It means to be very careful about what you say or the language you use ... or to be wary about what you do in the presence of someone who is easily upset or offended.

It means you have to be cautious ... because you can get misinterpreted wrongly.

ORIGIN: Walking on eggshells is usually a misguided attempt at preserving the relationship.  The person is afraid of authentically expressing their vulnerable thoughts and feelings out of fear that they won't be heard or understood and that it will somehow cause conflict or arguing in the relationship.

There is no consensus on the idiom's origin ... Some think it came from Frobotch Finterlook, who in 1639 exclaimed to his cousin Fleetch Boolsman at the end of a tiring day of stomping on eggshells, "Damn! I am sick and tired of walking on eggshells."

USING IT IN A SENTENCE: Whether it is good or bad times ... in sickness and in pain ... I always thought I was walking on eggshells when I was around him.

I'm walking on ___shells 🚶‍♀️ | English Idioms with Alex & Gina