one to begin, two to show, three to make ready, and four to go
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editone to begin, two to show, three to make ready, and four to go
- Alternative form of one for the money, two for the show, three to make ready, and four to go
- 1894, The Pedagogical Seminary, volumes 3-4, page 44:
- His playmate talks a great deal; as, when going to run, he says, 'One to begin, two to show, three to make ready, and four to go.' J. attempted every part of this, though not a word was distinct.