Example: Quan les coses van malament, sembla que tot va anar de bòlit.
Definition
"Anar de bòlit" is a Catalan expression meaning that things are going very fast or are in a state of confusion or disorder, often implying that situations are hectic or chaotic, as in the example where everything seems to go wrong at once.
Translations
To be rushed off one's feet
Ir de cabeza
Het razend druk hebben
Être débordé
Im Stress sein
Etymology
The phrase "Anar de bòlit" comes from Catalan, with "anar" meaning 'to go' and "bòlit" referring to a marble or a small ball. The expression likely evokes the image of something rolling quickly and uncontrollably, reflecting how events can spin out of control or move rapidly. Did you know? This phrase paints a vivid picture of life’s unpredictable and fast-paced moments.
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To be rushed off one's feet