When you feel angry, just count to ten.
count to ten
idiomAn expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper.
I was about to yell at my coworker, but I decided to count to ten first.
Rather than reacting impulsively to the provocation, she chose to count to ten and regain her composure before responding.
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a hundred and ten percent
A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.
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card of ten
A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.
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cock and Hen
[Cockney slang]ten
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count angels on pinheads
To focus on obtaining the correct details of something which are largely irrelevant or unimportant.
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count noses
To count people one at a time.
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count one's blessings
To focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.
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count one's days
To prepare for imminent retribution or termination.
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count sheep
To attempt to go to sleep by thinking of something boring, traditionally by counting imaginary sheep.