calques

[US]/[ˈkælk]/
[UK]/[ˈkælk]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A word or phrase borrowed from another language and literally translated into a new language.; A phrase or expression that has been translated literally from another language.

Phrases & Collocations

using calques

identifying calques

analyzing calques

new calques

avoiding calques

detecting calques

complex calques

rare calques

formed calques

potential calques

Example Sentences

he kicked the bucket after a long illness.

she let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

the company is burning the midnight oil to finish the project.

he’s pulling my leg; he’s just joking around.

she’s feeling under the weather and won’t come to the meeting.

he’s got a chip on his shoulder about his promotion.

they are barking up the wrong tree trying to find the culprit.

he’s beating around the bush and not getting to the point.

she’s holding down the fort while he’s away.

he’s on cloud nine after getting the job offer.

they are getting the show on the road and starting the performance.

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