Example: Com qui no vol la cosa, no cal insistir gaire.
Definition
"Com qui no vol la cosa" is a Catalan expression used to describe someone who acts as if they do not want something, usually to avoid insistence or pressure. It implies a polite or indirect refusal, suggesting that further urging is unnecessary.
Translations
Casually
Como quien no quiere la cosa
Terloops
Comme par hasard
Ganz nebenbei
Etymology
The expression "Com qui no vol la cosa" literally translates to 'As if one does not want the thing' in Catalan. It comes from everyday conversational language, where subtle social cues and indirect refusals are common. Did you know? This phrase reflects a cultural tendency to avoid direct confrontation or blunt refusals.
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Casually