a pies juntillas

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Spanish

Etymology

Alteration of a pie juntillo, with change of gender under the influence of similar locutions such as a sabiendas, en volandas etc. Compare French à pieds joints.

Adverb

a pies juntillas

  1. with both feet together
  2. (figuratively) firmly, totally, absolutely
  3. (figuratively) by the letter

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