Filipino Expressions vs American Expressions

1. Rubber shoes – Sneakers

2. Slippers – Flip-flops

3. Car – Mini van

4. Officemate – Co-worker

5. Push through – Cancel on

6. CR – restroom, toilet, powder room

7. Take out – to go

8. Fast food – Restaurant

9. Aircon – Air conditioner

10. Parlor – Salon

11. For a while – please hold

12. Go up/down – get off/on

13. Fetch me – pick me up; come and get me

14. Mortgage on your car – loan on your car

15. Batch – class, group

16. I’ll go ahead – Goodbye. I’ll see you later.

17. Avail of – take advantage of

18. Ref – fridge

19. Free size – one size fits all

20. Bottomless – refillable

21. Fall in line – stand in line

22. Routinary – Routine

 

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