Example: El filantrop va donar molt de temps als voluntaris.
Definition
"Filant prim" is a Catalan expression meaning to be very precise or meticulous, often when paying close attention to small details or being extremely careful in actions or speech.
Translations
To be very precise
Hilando fino
Nauwkeurig bekeken
En étant précis
Genau betrachtet
Etymology
The expression "filant prim" comes from the Catalan verb "filar," meaning to spin or draw out thread, and "prim," meaning thin or fine. Together, it literally means 'spinning fine thread,' which metaphorically relates to being very detailed or precise. Did you know this phrase figuratively captures the delicate art of thread spinning?
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To be very precise