lapad ang atay

== Cebuano == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌlapad ʔaŋ ˈʔataj/ [ˌl̪a.pɐd̪ ʔɐŋ ˈʔa.t̪ɐɪ̯] === Alternative forms === nilapad ang aatay molapad ang atay === Etymology === From lapad (“wide; broad; expanded”) + ang (“topic marker”) + atay (“liver”). Literally, "the liver widens" or "the liver expands." === Verb/Phrase === lapad ang atay (Badlit spelling ᜎᜉᜇ᜔ ᜀᜅ᜔ ᜀᜆᜌ᜔) (idiomatic, colloquial) To be or become deeply flattered, elated, or puffed up with pride due to compliments, praise, or recognition. === Usage Notes === In traditional Visayan folk psychology, the liver (atay) rather than the heart is considered the core seat of deep, visceral emotions. This idiom represents the structural opposite of kitbi ang atay (where distress/horror causes the organ to painfully shrink). In colloquial speech, the expansion of the liver is often exaggerated using the simile murag nigo (like a flat, circular rattan winnowing tray). This vivid imagery is typically used to mock someone whose ego has inflated far too much from a simple compliment. The phrase effortlessly shifts registers based on context. It can express wholesome warmth (a mother reacting to her child) or serve as a sarcastic eye-roll toward clout-chasers, superficial influencers, or vanity (mga pilingon). === Related terms === atay (liver) palahan (susceptible to flattery/sweet talk) pilingon (conceited; vain) nigo (winnowing basket/tray)