Which term means Filipino idioms with figurative meanings?

• A. Pasawikain
• B. Balat-sibuyas
• C. Agaw-buhay
• D. Bugtong na anak

Answer: (A)

In Filipino, expressions whose meanings go beyond the literal words are called pasawikain. These are idioms and phrases used to convey figurative meaning, not just literal interpretation. The term pasawikain names this whole category, making it the best fit for “Filipino idioms with figurative meanings.”

The other options point to specific expressions or another form altogether (for example, a phrase describing sensitivity, a deathly-danger idiom, or a type of riddle), but they don’t serve as the label for the entire class of idioms with figurative meanings.