Per si les mosques
Example: Sempre porto un paraigua per si les mosques comencen a volar.
Definition
"Per si les mosques" is a Catalan expression used to indicate taking precautions or being prepared for unexpected or unlikely events. It means doing something just in case, as in the example: Always carry an umbrella "per si les mosques" start flying.
Etymology
The expression "Per si les mosques" literally translates to 'in case of the flies.' It originated from the idea of being cautious about small, annoying things such as flies, which can appear unexpectedly. Over time, it evolved to mean taking preventive measures against any unforeseen circumstances.
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