pistokkeeltapistokkeelle

Pistokkeeltapistokkeelle is a Finnish term that literally translates to "plug to socket" or "socket to socket". It is a colloquial expression used to describe a situation where a person or item is directly connected to another, often without any intermediary. The phrase can be used in a physical sense, such as when a device is plugged directly into a wall socket, or in a more figurative sense.

Figuratively, pistokkeeltapistokkeelle can refer to a direct transfer of information or responsibility. For example, if a manager delegates a task directly to an employee without involving a team leader, it might be described as going pistokkeeltapistokkeelle. It implies a streamlined, immediate connection, sometimes bypassing usual channels or processes.

The term is often used in informal contexts and can carry connotations of efficiency, or conversely, of cutting corners. The specific nuance depends heavily on the context in which it is used. It highlights a direct and unbroken link between two points.