Example: Per acabar-ho d'adobar, va ploure just quan vam sortir.
Definition
"Per acabar-ho d'adobar" is a Catalan expression used to indicate that something happens to complete or worsen a situation, often in an unexpected or ironic way. It is similar to saying 'to top it all off' or 'as if that weren’t enough' in English.
The phrase "Per acabar-ho d'adobar" comes from Catalan, where 'acabar' means 'to finish' and 'adobar' originally referred to preparing or seasoning food. Together, they figuratively suggest 'to put the finishing touch' or 'to properly set something up,' which evolved into expressing an additional, often aggravating, circumstance.
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To make matters worse