Magtalaukan (en. Guard)

/mag-ta-la-ukan/

Synonyms

to be cool or not show emotion

Even though we won, he didn’t have much of a reaction, he just acted cool.

Kahit na nanalo tayo, wala siyang masyadong reaksyon, parang magtalaukan lang.

to hide true feelings in front of others

Celebrities on the red carpet seem to act cool, even though they are actually nervous.

Ang mga artista sa red carpet, parang magtalaukan sila, kahit na sa totoo lang, kinakabahan.

to be indifferent

He just acted cool about what other people were saying.

Nag-magtalaukan nalang siya sa mga sinasabi ng ibang tao.