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