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Define what an idiom is.
Think about expressions like 'kick the bucket'.
What is a false friend?
Consider the English word 'actual' and its Spanish equivalent.
What is an idiom?
Think of phrases like 'spilling the beans'.
True or False: False friends can only cause minor misunderstandings.
Consider examples like ‘actual’ vs. ‘actual’.
Translate the idiom 'it's raining cats and dogs' into Spanish. What equivalent expression would convey the meaning?
Look for an expression that conveys heaviness of rain.
Identify and explain a false friend between English and French, and how misunderstanding might occur.
Think about how similar words can lead to different interpretations.
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