Meaning of count to ten | Babel Free

Definitions

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.

idiomatic, informal

Examples

“There is a temptation at this point to jump up and down, shouting about how often you have asked about that point. Instead, count to ten.”

“Bok believes that media violence undermines . . . psychological mechanisms that allow people to bounce back and to count to 10 before they lash out.”

“We need to step back, take a deep breath and count to ten.”

CEFR level