Mga Sawikain O Tagalog Idioms - Page 29

Mga Sawikain o Tagalog idiomatic expression

mahangin ang ulo
boastful; proud. Meaning literally "having a head full of air".
mahapdi ang bituka
hungry. Meaning literally "having smarting bowels".
mahigpit ang hawak sa bulsa
stingy; miserly. Meaning literally "holding the pocket tightly".
mahina ang kapit
with little influence. Meaning literally "having a weak grasp".
mahina ang ulo
with low intelligence; feeble-minded. Meaning literally "having a weak head".