Arribar a bon port



Example: Després de moltes dificultats, finalment vam arribar a bon port amb el projecte.

Definition


"Arribar a bon port" is a Catalan expression meaning to successfully reach a desired outcome or conclusion after overcoming difficulties. It is often used metaphorically to describe completing a project or achieving a goal smoothly and satisfactorily.

Translations


  • To succeed
  • Llegar a buen puerto
  • Tot een goed einde brengen
  • Arriver à bon port
  • Zu einem guten Ende kommen

Etymology


The phrase "arribar a bon port" literally translates to 'arrive at a good port' in Catalan. It originates from nautical terminology, where safely reaching a good harbor was crucial for sailors. Over time, it came to symbolize successfully completing any challenging endeavor, not just sea voyages.

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