count to 10
Recite initial digits
Count to 10 means to recite the numbers from one to ten, usually as a calming technique before reacting to anger or frustration: Just count to 10 before you say something you'll regret.
The pause gives time for the initial emotional surge to subside.
Parents teach children to count to 10; adults remind themselves to do the same.
- oneLowest positive integer
- twoNumber after one
- threeSum of one twice
- fourNumber after three
- fiveFour plus one
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