De cop i volta
Example: De cop i volta, va començar a ploure molt fort.
Definition
"De cop i volta" is a Catalan expression meaning suddenly or all of a sudden, used to describe an event that happens abruptly without warning, as in the example: 'De cop i volta, va començar a ploure molt fort' (Suddenly, it began to rain very heavily).
Etymology
The phrase "De cop i volta" comes from Catalan, where 'cop' means 'blow' or 'hit' and 'volta' means 'turn' or 'time.' Together, they figuratively express something occurring as quickly and unexpectedly as a sudden strike followed by an immediate turn. Did you know? This vivid image effectively conveys abruptness in everyday language.
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