Example: És fàcil anar-se'n en orris quan no planifiques bé.
Definition
"Anar-se'n en orris" is a Catalan expression meaning to fail, collapse, or go disastrously wrong, often due to poor planning or mistakes. It describes situations where things fall apart unexpectedly or do not succeed as intended.
The expression "anar-se'n en orris" comes from Catalan, where "orris" suggests ruin or collapse. The phrase figuratively means 'to go into ruins' or 'to fall apart.' Its exact origin is unclear, but it vividly conveys the idea of things going badly or failing spectacularly.
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To go down the drain