Strategies to Translate Idiomatic Expressions in HBO Series Succession

Abstract

This research is aimed at identifying translation strategies for idiomatic expressions found in the first season of the HBO TV series entitled Succession from English into Indonesian. The main theories used are referred to Baker’s (2018) idiom translation strategies and Fernando’s (1996) classification of types of idioms. This research was conducted by using a descriptive qualitative method, with note-taking as the main data collection method. The findings revealed that the idiom found were classified into pure idiom, semi idiom, and literal idiom. Five translation strategies were applied to translate them. They cover the strategy to translate by paraphrasing, using an idiom of similar meaning but dissimilar form, using an idiom of similar meaning and form, omission of the play on the idiom, and omission of the entire idiom.