taakse poistu

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Etymology

taakse (“behind”) and poistu (“command to run ten paces”); first part gives the direction, second part specifies the action.

Interjection

taakse poistu

  1. (military, Finland) Command for soldiers to do an about-face, run 10 paces, stop, turn back around to face the person who issued the command, and stand at ease.

Usage notes

  • There is typically a short pause between the preparatory command taakse and the command of action poistu.
  • Sometimes issued repeatedly in quick succession as a light disciplinary measure, see poistuttaa.
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