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lost in translation

idiom

Unable to be understood due to having been poorly translated.


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  1. 01

    get lost

    To exit from the scene.

  2. 02

    look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence

    To look very disappointed.

  3. 03

    look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence

    To look annoyed or displeased.

  4. 04

    lost cause

    A person or thing that is hopeless or futile.

  5. 05

    lost errand

    Synonym of fool's errand.

  6. 06

    lost in the shuffle

    Failing to stand out or receive attention as a result of a larger-scale change or transformation.

  7. 07

    lost on

    Not understood or appreciated by (someone).

  8. 08

    lost to the world

    Of a thing, event, etc., no longer used or available; unknown to or forgotten by everyone.

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