Translation of English idioms: 1.Literal translation Translating English idioms into Chinese literally is often a process of enriching Chinese language.For example: to be armed to the teeth ■ Time is money. to shed crocodile tearsTranslation of English idioms: 1. Literal translation Translating English idioms into Chinese literally is often a process of enriching Chinese language. For example: ◼ to be armed to the teeth ◼ Time is money. ◼ ◼ to shed crocodile tears