Example: No pots rebutjar la proposta sense tenir-ne prou motius sòlids.
Definition
"Tenir-ne prou motius" means to have enough reasons or sufficient grounds for a particular action or belief. It implies possessing valid or strong justifications that support a decision, opinion, or refusal in a clear and convincing manner.
Translations
To have good reasons
Tener motivos suficientes
Genoeg redenen hebben
Avoir suffisamment de raisons
Genug Gründe haben
Etymology
The phrase "Tenir-ne prou motius" comes from Catalan, where "tenir" means 'to have', "ne" is a pronoun referring to the reasons, and "prou motius" means 'enough reasons'. It literally translates as 'to have enough reasons of it', reflecting a straightforward way to express having sufficient cause for something.
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To have good reasons