one for the money, two for the show, three to make ready, and four to go

Phrase

A countdown prior to exerting some effort, such as launching a burden or running a race.

Japanese Meaning

何かを始める直前、挑戦やレースなどの開始前に行うカウントダウンの表現 / 努力を開始する前の準備や気持ちを整えるための掛け声

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A countdown prior to exerting some effort, such as launching a burden or running a race.

And then they swung him back and forth, and back and forth, saying: "One for the money, two for the show, three to make ready, and four to go." And up they tossed him into the air.

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one for the money

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two for the show

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three to make ready

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and four to go

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