Idioms

get lost in translation

get 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 got lost in translation. It's amazing how much gets lost in translation in the subtitles of foreign films. Online translation tools are pretty amazing, but a lot gets lost in translation this way.

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References in periodicals archive

PARIS -- Apparently love didn't get lost in translation for Scarlett Johansson, who is engaged to a Frenchman and onetime journalist.

Scarlett Johansson's engagement confirmed

PARIS: Apparently love didn't get lost in translation for Scarlett Johansson, who is engaged to a Frenchman and onetime journalist.

Scarlett Johansson engaged to French journalist

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