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foist in Finnish

foist in Finnish is ujuttaa, panna kiertoon — foist means to sneak something in or add it without permission.

foist in Finnish

ujuttaa
verb
panna kiertoon
verb
(transitive) To pass off as genuine or worthy.

What does "foist" mean?

  1. verb To sneak something in or add it without permission.
  2. verb To trick or pressure someone into accepting something unwanted.
    "It is only a decade or so since the air was thick with muttering that L.M.S. influence was far too strong on the newly-born Railway Executive and that too many L.M.S. practices were being foisted on the rest of the system."
  3. verb To present something false as if it were real or valuable.
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foist in a sentence

  • It is only a decade or so since the air was thick with muttering that L.M.S. influence was far too strong on the newly-born Railway Executive and that too many L.M.S. practices were being foisted on the rest of the system.
  • foist costly and valueless products on the public

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Frequently asked questions

What is "foist" in Finnish?
"foist" in Finnish is ujuttaa, panna kiertoon. foist means: To sneak something in or add it without permission.
Are there other ways to say "foist" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "foist": ujuttaa, panna kiertoon.
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