- This idiom refers to a word or phrase, or sometimes even an action, which, when removed from its original context, can no longer be fully understood.
Example:
Make sure that vital information is not lost in translation. Be clear and straightforward when communicating with your colleagues.
Questions for you to answer:
- Do you remember a situation when you felt that something was lost in translation?
- Do you think that when translating poetry, some ideas can be lost in translation? If so, what must the translator do to avoid this?
- What should people do to prevent their words from being lost in translation?
- Have you seen the movie called Lost in Translation?
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