be lost in translation
be lost in translation
Of a word or words, to lose the full subtlety of meaning or significance when translated from one language to another, especially when done literally. My friend tried explaining a few French idioms to me, but I'm afraid they were lost in translation. It's amazing how much is lost in translation in the subtitles of foreign films.
See also: lost, translation
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- get lost in translation
- translation
- lost in translation
- literally
- casu consulto
- mi casa(,) (es) su casa
- sang froid
- white marriage
- Erin go Bragh