taakse poistu

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