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  1. makan anginLiterally 'eat wind'. Means going on a holiday or a relaxing trip.Malay
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  2. makan dalamTo suffer quietly, keeping your frustration or pain to yourself.Malay
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  3. makan gajiTo work as a salaried employee rather than running your own business.Malay
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  4. makan hatiLiterally 'eat heart'. To feel hurt or upset inside, often silently.Malay
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  5. Malaysia bolehNational catchphrase meaning 'Malaysia can do it!', said proudly, or sarcastically when something absurd happens.Malay
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  6. mana adaMalay for 'no way' or 'not true', literally 'where got?'.Malay
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