Example: Ells no van venir al cas perquè tenien altres plans importants.
Definition
"No venir al cas" is a Catalan expression meaning something is irrelevant or does not apply to the matter at hand. It is used to indicate that a statement, action, or idea does not fit the current context or discussion, much like saying 'it doesn't matter' or 'it's beside the point.'
The phrase "No venir al cas" literally translates to 'not coming to the case' in Catalan, where 'cas' means 'case' or 'matter.' It originates from legal or formal language, where something that 'does not come to the case' is considered irrelevant or inadmissible. Over time, it entered everyday speech to describe anything unrelated or irrelevant.
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To be beside the point