Example: Vaig haver de fer la viu-viu per arribar a temps a la reunió.
Definition
"Fer la viu-viu" is a Catalan expression meaning to rush or hurry through something quickly, often to meet a deadline or arrive on time. It conveys the idea of moving swiftly and efficiently to achieve a goal, as in the example: "Vaig haver de fer la viu-viu per arribar a temps a la reunió."
The expression "fer la viu-viu" comes from the Catalan language, where 'viu' means 'alive' or 'quick.' Repeating 'viu' emphasizes speed or liveliness. The phrase playfully suggests acting with lively urgency, similar to saying 'make a quick dash' in English.
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