Jan 11, 2015 01:05
9 yrs ago
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Indonesian term

Jangan Sampai

Indonesian to English Marketing Economics expressions
Jangan sampai diam saja. I feel a bit do ubful at using this term. IS it ok to say "Dont let it stay calm"

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don't just sit there, do something

Larger context is needed. This answer synthesizes the first two answers.
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agree Kaharuddin
6 hrs
agree Regi2006
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21 mins

Don't be just silent

imho
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51 mins

Do something (about it).

Jika "diam saja" dalam hal ini adalah bukan mengenai tutup mulut, tapi lebih jangan berdiam diri/jangan berpangku tangan.
atau variasinya "dont wrap your hands around."
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1 hr

Whatever you do, don’t just keep quiet.

I agree with Edward, more context is needed.
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3 hrs

I am afraid you have to take action

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3 days 11 hrs
Indonesian term (edited): jangan sampai diam saja

don't just bite your tongue


√ Kalau mau sedikit keren dan gaya, gunakan idiom. Ini salah satunya, dengan makna sbb:

SURJAYA ★★★★★
http://www.idioms4you.com/complete-idioms/bite-your-tongue.h...
to bite your tongue: to make a conscious effort to not say anything, usually for the sake of politeness or peace
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