The Dilemma of Translating Color Idiomatic Expressions
Hanan M. Al-Mashagbeh

Abstract
This study investigates the translatability of certain idiomatic expressions of color. A number of expressions are selected from people's daily discourse. Each idiomatic expression of color is elicited, interpreted, and explained. Further, a suggested translation is provided. We further commented on the positive and negative connotations of each item in an attempt to come up with the proper translation equivalence: formal, ideational, or functional. It is found that text-typology plays a great role in choosing the proper equivalent, especially that no generation can be reached regarding assigning specific equivalence for certain culture-laden expressions.

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