Poskipäällä

Poskipäällä is a Finnish term that translates literally to "on the cheek" or "cheek by jowl". It describes a situation where things are very close together, often in a crowded or cramped manner. This can apply to physical objects, people, or even abstract concepts that are juxtaposed.

In a literal sense, poskipäällä can refer to a tight living space where furniture or belongings are packed closely. It can also describe a crowded public transport situation where passengers are standing shoulder to shoulder. The phrase evokes a sense of proximity and lack of personal space.

Figuratively, poskipäällä can be used to describe situations where different ideas or elements are placed next to each other without much separation. For example, a political speech might be described as poskipäällä if it jumps rapidly between unrelated topics or presents conflicting viewpoints in close succession. Similarly, a town might be described as poskipäällä if it features vastly different architectural styles or social groups living in close proximity. The core idea remains the close physical or conceptual arrangement of things.