Example: No estic per romanços, avui vull parlar clar i directe.
Definition
"No estar per romanços" is a Catalan expression meaning to not be in the mood for excuses, stories, or unnecessary details, and instead wanting to speak clearly and directly. It is often used to indicate impatience or a desire for straightforwardness.
Translations
To mean business
No estar para tonterías
Niet in voor gedoe
Ne pas être d'humeur
Keine Lust auf Spielchen haben
Etymology
The phrase "No estar per romanços" literally means 'not to be for romances' in Catalan, where 'romanços' refers to tales or stories. Historically, 'romanços' were narrative poems or ballads. The expression evolved to signify a refusal to engage in lengthy or fanciful explanations, favoring direct communication instead.
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To mean business