Ni de bon tros
Example: Ni de bon tros no entenc per què va passar això.
Definition
"Ni de bon tros" is a Catalan expression used to strongly deny or reject something, meaning 'not at all' or 'by no means.' It emphasizes that a statement or idea is completely untrue or unacceptable in the given context.
Etymology
The phrase "Ni de bon tros" literally translates to 'not even by a good piece' in Catalan. It combines 'ni' (not), 'de bon' (of good), and 'tros' (piece), figuratively reinforcing the complete negation of something. Did you know? It’s often used to dismiss something emphatically, much like saying 'no way' in English.
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