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five-second rule
Noun
informal
Japanese Meaning
落とした食べ物を、地面に触れてから五秒以内に拾えば安全に食べられるという非公式な迷信、俗説を指す。
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(informal) The belief that food dropped on the ground may safely be eaten provided it is picked up within five seconds of touching the ground.
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five-second rule
Despite the mess on the picnic blanket, Maria insisted the five-second rule meant her sandwich was still edible.
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Despite the mess on the picnic blanket, Maria insisted the five-second rule meant her sandwich was still edible.
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