Venint al cas
Example: Venint al cas, crec que hauríem de començar ara.
Definition
"Venint al cas" is a Catalan expression used to transition the conversation to the main topic or point. It means 'coming to the case' or 'getting to the point,' similar to saying 'to get to the matter at hand' in English, often used to redirect focus during discussions.
Etymology
The phrase "Venint al cas" comes from Catalan, where "venint" is the gerund form of the verb 'venir' meaning 'coming,' and "al cas" means 'to the case' or 'to the matter.' It literally translates as 'coming to the case,' reflecting its use to steer conversation toward the main subject. Did you know that this expression is similar to English phrases like 'getting to the point' or 'coming to the matter'?
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