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lost in translation

Idiom Communication

Meaning

when the meaning is lost or changed in translation or communication

Example Sentences

"The humor was lost in translation when the movie was dubbed."

Related Expressions

You took the words right out of my mouth

You said exactly what I was thinking

save for a rainy day

to save money for future emergencies

your guess is as good as mine

I do not know the answer to a question

a weak link

the least reliable or secure part of a system or group

jump out of your skin

to be extremely surprised or frightened

sleep it off

to sleep in order to recover from tiredness or sickness