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count to ten

idiom

An 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.


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  1. 01

    a hundred and ten percent

    A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.

  2. 02

    card of ten

    A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.

  3. 03

    Cock and Hen

    [Cockney slang]ten

  4. 04

    count angels on pinheads

    To focus on obtaining the correct details of something which are largely irrelevant or unimportant.

  5. 05

    count noses

    To count people one at a time.

  6. 06

    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.

  7. 07

    count one's days

    To prepare for imminent retribution or termination.

  8. 08

    count sheep

    To attempt to go to sleep by thinking of something boring, traditionally by counting imaginary sheep.

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