Example: No pots tenir-ho tot de cara en aquesta feina complexa.
Definition
"Tenir-ho tot de cara" is a Catalan expression meaning to have everything go smoothly or to have all favorable conditions in one's favor, especially in challenging situations. It implies that circumstances are easy or advantageous for the person involved.
Translations
To have everything going one's way
Tenerlo todo a favor
Alles mee hebben
Avoir tout pour soi
Alles auf seiner Seite haben
Etymology
The phrase "tenir-ho tot de cara" literally translates to 'to have it all facing forward' in Catalan. It suggests that everything is directly in front, unobstructed, and favorable. This metaphorical expression likely comes from the idea that when things are 'facing you,' they are easier to handle or approach.
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To have everything going one's way