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“Anak-pawis”
Literally: “Child of sweat”
Means: A labourer; the working class.
Ipinagmamalaki niyang anak-pawis siya.
He's proud to be a working man.
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Lumaki ang uloBecame arrogant or conceited.
Makapal ang mukhaShameless; brazen.
Daig ng maagap ang masipagBeing early and prepared beats hard work alone.