Dutch

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Etymology

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Literally, butter with the fish. Compare German Butter bei die Fische.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈboːtər bɛi̯ də ˈvɪs/

Noun

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boter bij de vis f (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic) immediate payment at the moment of sale or delivery

Interjection

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boter bij de vis

  1. indication that one wants to be paid immediately