Example: És hora de posar fil a l'agulla i començar aquest projecte important.
Definition
"Posar fil a l'agulla" is a Catalan expression meaning to start or set about a task or project with determination and focus, especially after planning or preparation. It implies taking the first concrete steps to make progress in a significant endeavor.
Translations
To get started
Ponerse manos a la obra
Aan de slag gaan
Se mettre au travail
An die Arbeit gehen
Etymology
The phrase "Posar fil a l'agulla" literally translates to 'put thread to the needle' in Catalan. It originates from sewing imagery, where threading the needle is the essential first step to begin sewing. This metaphor has evolved to mean initiating any task or project.
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