A la curta o a la llarga
Example: A la curta o a la llarga, tots hem d'afrontar els canvis.
Definition
"A la curta o a la llarga" is a Catalan expression meaning that something will happen sooner or later, inevitably over time. It conveys the idea that regardless of the timeframe, an event or outcome will eventually occur.
Etymology
The expression "A la curta o a la llarga" literally translates to "in the short or in the long" in Catalan. It combines "curta" (short) and "llarga" (long), referring to short-term or long-term durations. This phrase emphasizes inevitability across any time span.
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