Fer-ne un gra massa
Example: Vaig fer-ne un gra massa i ara em fa mal la mà.
Definition
"Fer-ne un gra massa" is a Catalan expression meaning to do something excessively or too much, often resulting in negative consequences. For example, it can describe overusing a body part, like doing too much with a hand and causing pain.
Translations
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To exaggerate -
Hacer una montaña de un grano de arena -
Overdrijven -
Exagérer -
Übertreiben
Etymology
The expression "Fer-ne un gra massa" comes from Catalan, where "fer" means to do or make, "ne" is a pronoun, and "un gra massa" literally means 'one grain too much.' It figuratively conveys the idea of excess, similar to doing 'one grain too many' of something, thus overdoing it.
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