Expertlatin
Can Google Translate translate idioms?
In short, firstly, Google Translate cannot recognise idioms, or cases where the same word may take a different meaning, depending on the context (mononyms).
How do you translate idioms?
The best way to translate an idiom is to find an equivalent idiom in the target language. The author of the source text will have included the idiom for a reason, and it makes sense to try and follow their lead by incorporating a suitable equivalent into your translation. This is not always possible, however.
Is From A to Z an idiom?
Idiom: From A to Z
from A to Z: the entire range of something. including every step from start to finish. completely, to include everything and every detail.
