Which phrase indicates a significant conflict between people, often described as heaven and earth fighting?

• A. Pinagtampuhan ng langit at lupa
• B. Di mahulugang karayom
• C. Matalas ang dila
• D. Naglubid ng buhangin

Answer: (A)

The phrase that signals a significant conflict between people is Pinagtampuhan ng langit at lupa. It paints a vivid image of heaven and earth quarrelling, a metaphor for a heated, large-scale disagreement among folks. This expression emphasizes the magnitude of the clash, beyond a simple argument, by comparing it to forces as vast and opposed as the sky and the ground. The other phrases describe different situations: di mahulugang karayom refers to a very crowded place where you can’t even thread a needle; matalas ang dila describes someone with a sharp tongue, which can fuel trouble but doesn’t itself denote a huge dispute; naglubid ng buhangin refers to something else and isn’t about a major clash between people.