puilla paljailla
Finnish
Etymology
Literally: "on bare wood", from being so poor that one cannot afford furniture or matrass and must rest on wooden floor. Compare French sur la paille.
Adverb
puilla paljailla
- (idiomatic) down and out (penniless, bankrupt)
Declension
| →○ | allative | puille paljaille |
|---|---|---|
| ○ | adessive | puilla paljailla |
| ○→ | ablative | – |