1. Introduction to Translation
Practical Translation

2. Idioms TURN OVER A NEW LEAF: Changing for the better FACE THE MUSIC:
To face the consequences of one’s action
PULL UP ONE’S SOCKS:
To make an effort to improve
HIT BELOW THE BELT:
To act in an unfair matter
WILD GOOSE CHASE:
Futile search
HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS:
Reconsider a decision

3. Idioms TAKE TO TASK: To reprimand someone BREAK THE ICE:
Overcome initial shyness
MAKE A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL:
To give great importance to minor things
MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES:  
Make the best of a good situation while it lasts
LET BYGONES BE BYGONES:
Ignore the bad things of the past
HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD:
Be exact or accurate

4. Idioms NO STONE UNTURNED: Make all possible efforts
BORN WITH A SILVER SPOON IN ONE’S MOUTH:
To be born in a very rich family
KEEP ONE’S FINGERS CROSSED:
Hope for a positive outcome
BURN ONE’S FINGERS:
Suffer for something that one has done

5. Examples
After Ali was released from prison, he decided to turn over a new leaf and become an honest man.
I lost my father’s pen. I will have to face the music when I reach home.
Asma'a scored only forty on her English mid-term exams. She needs to pull up her socks if she wants to do well in her finals.
The candidate of the opposition party spread false rumors about the Minister. People felt that he was hitting below the belt.

6. Examples
Suha was taken to task by her mother when she failed her Mathematics exam.
The teacher asked the students to introduce themselves to each other to break the ice.
Sami stopped talking to Haya because she did not lend him her notebook. I think he is making a mountain out of a molehill.
Mr. Bilal got the big contract to supply machine parts to a big Japanese company. He should make hay while the sun shines.

7. Examples
Saeed has joined two coaching classes. He is leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to get into an engineering college.
Maha was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her father gave her an expensive car on her eighteenth birthday.
My results come out day after tomorrow. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
I will never bet again. I burnt my fingers betting at the race course today.

8. Examples
Searching for hidden gold in the village field is nothing but a wild goose chase.
Ahmad began to have second thoughts about his decision to study Economics.
We have not spoken to each others since the time we had our fight few months back. We should let bygones be bygones and become friends again.
Rami is a genius. He hit the nail on the head when he said that the car was overheating because of a leaking radiator.

9. Proverbs As you sow, so shall reap من زرع حصد-كما تدين تدان
One man’s meat is another man’s poison مصائب قوم عند قوم فوائد
Out of sight, out of mind البعد جفاء
Don't put all your eggs in one basket
لا تضع بيضك كله في سلة واحدة

10. Proverbs Between the devil and the deep sea بين نارين
Where there's a will there's a way
الحاجة أم الاختراع
A friend in need is a friend indeed
الصديق وقت الضيق
Empty vessels make the most noise
الصوت العالي من الجوف الخالي

11. Proverbs Birds of a feather flock together الطيور على أشكالها تقع
Call a spade a spade
سم الأشياء بمسمياتها
Charity begins at home
خيركم خيركم لأهله
All that glitters is not gold
ليس كل ما يلمع ذهبا

12. Sentences The lady of the house greeted the guests at the door.
رحبت صاحبة المنزل بالضيوف على الباب.
Dad brought me a prize for my good grade.
أحضر لي والدي جائزة لحصولي على علامة جيدة.
The runner reached the finish line in 20 seconds.
وصل العداء إلى خط النهاية في 20 ثانية.
The car has a four-cylinder engine.
تحتوي السيارة على محرك من أربع اسطوانات.

13. Sentences I had my suit tailored. طلبت حياكة بذلتي.
She's the dean of the business college.
إنها عميدة كلية إدارة الأعمال.
Professor Williams will be teaching the class.
سيقوم البروفسور وليامز بإعطاء هذه المحاضرة.
He chopped down the tree.
لقد قام بقطع الشجرة.

14. Sentences Children need unconditional love from their parents.
الأطفال يحتاجون إلى حب أهاليهم غير المشروط
جميع المخلوقات عظيمة صغيرة كانت أم كبيرة.
All creatures are great whether big or small.
يحتاج المشروع إلى المال والوقت.
The project needs money and time.
تم إعادة تجديد المبنى بتكلفة كبيرة.
The building was renovated at a great expense.

15. Sentences The pond has a great quantity of fish
تحتوي البركة على كمية أسماك كبيرة.
ألف الكاتب الرواية بناء على قصة واقعية.
The author wrote the novel based on a true story.
جميع البلاد تحتاج إلى إصلاح
All countries need reformation.
هجم النمر على فريسته.
The tiger attacked its prey.

16. Sentences رحب المذيع ضيف الليلة بعد مقدمة مطولة عنه
After a long introduction, the host welcomed tonight's guest.
تمتلك الممثلة سحرا فريدا من نوعه.
The actress has unique charm.
أحب أكبر من حب الله لعباده؟
Is their love greater than the love of God towards his servants
قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم "استوصوا بالنساء خيرا".
Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said “Be good to women.”

17. Exams Quiz: first week after holiday during your lecture. (PPTs: 1+2)
Mid-term: second week after holiday. Monday (8:00 – 9:00)
PPTs: 3+4+5