Fer-ne via
Example: Haurem de fer-ne via si volem arribar a temps.
Definition
"Fer-ne via" is a Catalan expression meaning to hurry up or to make haste. It is used to indicate the need to move faster or complete something quickly, as in the example phrase where someone says they must hurry to arrive on time.
Etymology
The expression "fer-ne via" comes from the Catalan verb "fer" meaning 'to do or make,' combined with "via," meaning 'way' or 'road.' Literally, it means 'make way' or 'make a path,' which naturally evolved into the figurative sense of hurrying or progressing quickly. Did you know that this phrase captures the urgency of literally making a way forward?
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