Per si fos poc



Example: Per si fos poc, va ploure tot el dia durant la festa.

Definition


"Per si fos poc" is a Catalan expression used to emphasize that something undesirable or additional has happened on top of an already negative situation, similar to saying 'as if that weren't enough' in English.

Translations


  • As if that weren't enough
  • Por si fuera poco
  • Alsof dat nog niet genoeg was
  • Comme si cela ne suffisait pas
  • Als ob das nicht genug wäre

Etymology


The phrase "Per si fos poc" literally translates to 'as if it were little' in Catalan, implying that the situation is already significant or troublesome. It reflects a sarcastic or ironic tone, highlighting that an additional problem makes things worse. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used to add emphasis in everyday conversations.

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