Example: Aquest tipus de música no és sant de la meva devoció, prefereixo el jazz.
Definition
"No ser sant de la meva devoció" is a Catalan expression used to indicate that something or someone is not to one's personal taste or preference. It means that the subject does not particularly like or favor whatever is being discussed, as in disliking a type of music or activity.
Translations
Not be my favorite person
No ser santo de mi devoción
Niet mijn favoriete persoon zijn
Ne pas être ma tasse de thé
Nicht mein Fall sein
Etymology
The phrase "No ser sant de la meva devoció" literally translates to 'not being a saint of my devotion.' It comes from religious language, where 'saint' refers to a holy figure one venerates. Over time, it evolved into a figurative expression meaning 'not being something one is devoted to or fond of.' Did you know it humorously implies that something is not worthy of one's personal reverence or enthusiasm?
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Not be my favorite person