Tornilyo (en. Screw)

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Synonyms

Like someone is nervous or confused

When he replied to me, I was like a screw because of how nervous I was.

Nung sinagot niya ako, parang tornilyo ako sa laki ng kaba ko.

Intentionally going astray or off course, like a screw that's turning

That's why I don't like drama; it's like a screw just turning but going nowhere.

Kaya ayaw ko ng drama, parang tornilyo lang na umiikot pero wala namang patutunguhan.