Advanced Malay vocabulary: idioms, nuanced expressions, and words an upper-level learner meets. Front: the Malay word, phrase, or idiom. Back: English meaning.
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- memancing di air keruh
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fishing in troubled waters; taking advantage of confusion or turmoil- bagaikan langit dan bumi
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like heaven and earth; utterly different or incomparable- mencuci tangan
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to wash one's hands of; to disassociate oneself from responsibility- batu loncatan
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stepping stone; a means to achieve a higher goal- berubah seperti bunglon
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to change like a chameleon; to be fickle or adaptable- bertaraf tinggi
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high-caliber; of superior quality or standard- bodoh sombong
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arrogantly stupid; stubbornly ignorant and proud- cinta sejati
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true love; genuine romantic affection- dengan ikhlas
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wholeheartedly; with sincere and pure intention- duri dalam daging
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a thorn in one's flesh; a persistent source of pain or trouble- gawat darurat
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critical emergency; a grave and urgent situation- gelagat
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demeanor; one's bearing, manner, or outward behavior- hiba
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ruin; a state of decay, decline, or destruction- hirau
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to pay attention to; to care or heed- ilmu
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knowledge; learning or understanding, especially systematic or deep
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