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Mark Twain

(1835—1910)

When angry, count four; when very angry, swear.

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[count to ten] {v. phr.}, {informal} To count from one to ten so you will have time to calm down or get control of yourself; put off action when angry […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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book

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bite the dust

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[huh-uh] or [hum-um] or [uh-uh] {adv.}, {informal} No. - Used only in speech or to record dialogue. * /Did Mary come? […]

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