Tard o d'hora
Example: Tard o d'hora, tots hem de prendre decisions importants.
Definition
"Tard o d'hora" is a Catalan expression meaning 'sooner or later.' It is used to indicate that something is bound to happen eventually, even if the exact time is uncertain. For example, "Tard o d'hora, tots hem de prendre decisions importants" means important decisions will be made eventually.
Etymology
The expression "Tard o d'hora" comes from Catalan, combining 'tard' meaning 'late' and 'd'hora' meaning 'of time' or 'early.' It humorously contrasts the ideas of being late and early, capturing the inevitability of an event despite timing uncertainty. Did you know it neatly sums up the human experience of waiting?
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