kuin leppäkeihäs

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Finnish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literal verbatim translation: "like an alder spear/javelin"

Adverb[edit]

kuin leppäkeihäs

  1. (simile) very quickly
    Lennät ulos kuin leppäkeihäs!
    You'll be out of here before you even know it!

Usage notes[edit]

Most often used with lentää.