“sa kabila ng lahat”

Ningas-kugon

Enthusiasm that starts strong but quickly fizzles out.

mapurol ang utak

slow-witted

tumaba ang puso

to feel flattered or happy

kapit-tuko

holding on very tightly

hampas-lupa

a pauper, a nobody

Bukas-palad

Very generous.

utak-biya

dim-witted

Mababaw ang luha

Cries easily.