Communication Idioms
Speak your mind
Express your thoughts clearly
Literal translation
Directly translating words without considering idiomatic meanings
Give someone a hand
Assist someone with their work
Nail it
Do something perfectly
Go live
Begin simultaneous interpretation in real-time
Lost in translation
When the meaning is misinterpreted or misunderstood
Lost in translation
When the meaning is misinterpreted or misunderstood
Read the room
Understand the atmosphere or mood in a conversation
Get it right
Interpret something correctly
On the same wavelength
Share the same understanding or viewpoint
Read between the lines
Understand the hidden meaning or implications
On the same page
Understanding something in the same way
Mind your language
Be careful with your words while interpreting
The devil is in the details
Small details are important and can affect the overall interpretation
Clear the air
Resolve confusion or misunderstandings
In a nutshell
Explain something briefly
Break the language barrier
Overcome difficulties in communication due to different languages
Take it with a grain of salt
Be cautious when interpreting something
A hair’s breadth
A very small difference, often in the interpretation of words or meaning
Turn the volume up
enhance the understanding of a message.
Cross purposes
When two people misunderstand each other due to different intentions or contexts
A language of diplomacy
A way of speaking that avoids conflict or confrontation
Put your foot in your mouth
Say something embarrassing or inappropriate when interpreting
Dot the i's and cross the t's
Ensure all details are correct and complete
Buffer time
The delay between receiving the message and interpreting it