taakse poistu

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Finnish

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Etymology

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

Interjection

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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

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  • 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.