Advanced Indonesian vocabulary: idioms, nuanced expressions, and words an upper-level learner meets. Front: the Indonesian word, phrase, or idiom. Back: English meaning.
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- Memiliki dua tangan kanan
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Being exceptionally skilled or efficient- Mencari jarum di tumpukan jerami
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Looking for a needle in a haystack, an impossible task- Buah bibir
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The talk of the town, subject of gossip- Mata keranjang
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Blinded by love, head over heels in love- Hati nurani
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Conscience, moral compass- Menggigit tangan sendiri
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To regret one's own actions, self-inflicted damage- Lidah berbisa
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Venomous tongue, malicious or cutting speech- Panjang umur
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Long-lived, blessed with longevity- Mati gaya
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To lose face, to be mortified or embarrassed- Naik darah
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To become very angry, to get one's blood up- Mencuci tangan
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To wash one's hands of, to disassociate from- Berpura-pura buta
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To feign ignorance, to deliberately not see- Debu mata
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A trifle, something insignificant- Kepit di dada
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Suppressed feelings, heartache or frustration held inside- Kilat mata
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In the blink of an eye, lightning fast
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