Indonesian Idioms

**Nimbus** · 14-10-12, 22:27

Originally Posted by andyk02

3. tangan dingin means sadistic, cruel, not have compassion.. example: pembunuh bertangan dingin means killer that very cruel

Tangan dingin implies steady hands, it means highly skilled. Lack of compassion is 'darah dingin', which is the same as the English expression 'cold blood'.

**RaraPutri** · 14-10-12, 23:00

Originally Posted by travellingchez

You mean like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d0HcI1kuoQ

That's funny

lol..

Here i have some idioms:

- angkat topi (raise hat) : respect (give the salute/respect)
- cinta buta: (blind love) : crazy in love
- hidung belang (stripes nose): lady killer
- adu domba : pit against pitte (provoke)
- makan garam (eating salt) : have many experiences.

**Nimbus** · 14-10-12, 23:50

Hidung belang is also the term used for a man who patronizes prostitutes, a 'john'. Another related term is 'mata keranjang', which is a guy who enjoys ogling girls.

**crimsonstock** · 15-10-12, 18:01

Jablay means Jarang Dibelai(y) , a term used for a wife that has been left for work overtown (or divorced) by her husband, but now also used for a hooker

**mer2012** · 17-10-12, 05:57

mata-mata= spy *uNyu-unYu* = bikin greget, wkwkwkw,,,,

**Deeps** · 17-10-12, 08:54

Ibu rumah tunggu (mother waiting at home) - housewife

**travellingchez** · 17-10-12, 14:03

Originally Posted by Deeps

Ibu rumah tunggu (mother waiting at home) - housewife

I'll think you find that it's Ibu rumah tangga.

**Bumblebee** · 17-10-12, 14:49

Travellingchez,what about masuk angin and angin duduk what is in English.You did tell me last time,but I forgot,sorry

**andyk02** · 20-10-12, 23:20

Originally Posted by Injun

Tangan dingin implies steady hands, it means highly skilled. Lack of compassion is 'darah dingin', which is the same as the English expression 'cold blood'.

ow yes.. im wrong... i mean 'darah dingin'