Count to ten.

Meaning: This means to slowly count up to the number ten as a way to calm yourself down or think more clearly. For example, a parent might say this to their child who is having a temper tantrum.

Choice of Words: Count is a verb that means to determine the number of something. To is a preposition that indicates a relationship between two things. Ten is a cardinal number that follows nine and precedes eleven. Here, it suggests counting slowly up to the number ten as a way to calm down or think more clearly.

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Related Expressions

• She counted to ten silently.
• He counted slowly to ten under his breath.
• She cried quietly for ten minutes.
• Seeker counted slowly to ten.
• I have ten coins in my pocket.
• One child counted slowly to ten.
• Replace smoke alarms every ten years.
• Ten candles glow, wish whispered low.
• Another child counted to ten.
• I count sheep to fall asleep.