Tenir-ho coll avall
Example: Vaig haver de tenir-ho coll avall per acceptar la situació.
Definition
"Tenir-ho coll avall" is a Catalan expression meaning to accept or come to terms with a difficult or unpleasant situation, often reluctantly but with resolution. It conveys the idea of firmly acknowledging reality despite discomfort or resistance.
Etymology
The expression "tenir-ho coll avall" literally translates to 'to have it down the neck,' which humorously evokes the image of swallowing or forcing something down, symbolizing acceptance. Its origins likely stem from colloquial Catalan, emphasizing the physical act of swallowing as a metaphor for accepting something hard to digest.
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