The other day, I was interpreting a culinary show, and they said, ‘it’s no cakewalk.’ Watching the look on the audience’s faces when I signed it was priceless. How do you all handle idioms that don’t translate well? It’s like trying to navigate a minefield sometimes.
I totally get where you’re coming from! When I encounter a tricky idiom like ‘it’s no cakewalk,’ I often find a relatable analogy that hits close to home for the audience. For example, I might say it’s more like a ‘long hike’ instead.
Interpreting idioms can be wild! I usually try to find a similar saying in the audience’s culture. Have you found specific ones that really trip you up?