“mukhang pera”

ang sakit ng kalingkingan, ramdam ng buong katawan

one person's pain affects everyone

kamay na bakal

iron fist, strict rule

Bahala na

Come what may; whatever happens, happens.

kung may tiyaga, may nilaga

if you persevere, you will get results

Bantay-salakay

Someone trusted who betrays that trust.

habang maikli ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot

live within your means

Ningas-kugon

Enthusiasm that starts strong but quickly fizzles out.

madaling maging tao, mahirap magpakatao

being human is easy, being humane is hard