En un tres i no res
Example: Va arribar en un tres i no res quan el vam trucar.
Definition
"En un tres i no res" is a Catalan expression used to describe something that happens very quickly or in an instant. It means that an event or action occurs almost immediately, often unexpectedly, as in the example phrase, 'Va arribar en un tres i no res quan el vam trucar.'
Etymology
The phrase "En un tres i no res" literally translates to 'In a three and nothing' and is thought to originate from the idea of doing something in a very short, almost negligible amount of time, like counting to three and then to zero. It reflects the quickness or brevity of an action, though its exact origin is uncertain.
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