voetstoots

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1 [klakkeloos] without further ado

2 [zonder nadere bepaling] as it is/stands; 〈handel〉 with all faults, at the buyer's risk

♦voorbeelden:

1 ik kan dat niet voetstoots aanvaarden • I can't accept it just like that

2 iets voetstoots verkopen • ±take the first offer, sell something at the buyer's risk

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