Fet i fet
Example: El text està escrit fet i fet, sense cap error ni dubte.
Definition
"Fet i fet" is a Catalan expression meaning something is completely done, finalized, or settled beyond doubt or error. It is used to emphasize that the text, task, or situation is fully completed and confirmed as accurate or certain.
Etymology
The expression "fet i fet" comes from the Catalan word "fet," meaning 'done' or 'made.' Repeating the word adds emphasis, similar to saying 'done and done' in English. This phrase highlights total completion or certainty, with 'fet' originally deriving from the Latin 'factus,' meaning 'made' or 'done.' Did you know? Using repetition for emphasis is common in Catalan expressions.
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