sans coup férir

French

Etymology

Literally, “without striking a blow”. Compare Italian senza colpo ferire. For the obsolete word order, compare sans mot dire, sans bourse délier.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /sɑ̃ ku fe.ʁiʁ/

Adverb

sans coup férir

  1. (formal) unopposed, without encountering any opposition
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