Common Malay idiomatic expressions with their literal and figurative meanings, one idiom per card. Front: the Malay word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- Bulan madu
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Honeymoon, the romantic period after marriage- Budak hijau
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Greenhorn, an inexperienced or naive person- Bulu ayam
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Goosebumps, a feeling of awe or fear- Cacat budi
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Morally corrupt, a person of flawed character- Dalam gelap
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Kept in the dark, left uninformed or ignorant- Dalam hati
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In one's heart, internally or privately- Darah dan daging
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Blood relations, people who are very close family- Ekor ayam
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Cowardly, a person who shows fear or lacks courage- Gajah putih
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White elephant, an unwanted or burdensome thing- Gila kuasa
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Power-mad, obsessed with gaining authority or control- Gonjang-ganjing
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Chaos, turmoil, or complete disorder- Habis manis sepah dibuang
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To discard after using, especially after enjoying benefits, ungrateful behavior- Hati batu
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Heartless, a cruel or unfeeling person- Hati budak
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Childish heart, an immature person- Hati gelora
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Passionate, fiery-hearted, full of feeling
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