פשיטת רגל

Hebrew

Etymology

Compound of פְּשִׁיטָה (“extending”) +‎ רֶגֶל (“leg”), literally “extending one's leg”. Based on an expression of unclear origin in Mishnah Ketubot 5:13, where the context clearly indicates that "extended his leg" refers to inability to pay a promised sum of money.

Pronunciation

Noun

פְּשִׁיטַת־רֶגֶל • (pshitat-régel) f (plural indefinite פְּשִׁיטוֹת־רֶגֶל)

  1. bankruptcy
  2. failing expectations.
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