Example: No està per orgues després d'una setmana tan intensa de treball.
Definition
"No estar per orgues" is a Catalan expression meaning not being in the mood or disposition for something, especially after experiencing stress or exhaustion. It suggests a lack of patience or readiness to deal with additional demands or complications.
Translations
To mean business
No estar para bromas
Niet in voor flauwekul
Ne pas être d'humeur à plaisanter
Nicht zum Scherzen aufgelegt sein
Etymology
The phrase "No estar per orgues" literally translates to 'not being for organs,' with 'orgues' referring to musical organs often associated with grand, elaborate performances. The expression humorously implies that one is not prepared to endure something as elaborate or demanding as an organ concert, reflecting a state of weariness or irritability.
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To mean business