two upon ten

obsolete A phrase used as a code between shop clerks to keep an eye on someone who may be a potential shoplifter. Derived from the longer phrase "two eyes upon ten fingers." Primarily heard in UK. A: "Oy, Jack! Was that two upon ten matter ever resolved?" B: "Ah, I know just the one you speak of. Sorting it out now, mate."

词组	two upon ten
释义	two upon ten two upon ten obsolete A phrase used as a code between shop clerks to keep an eye on someone who may be a potential shoplifter. Derived from the longer phrase "two eyes upon ten fingers." Primarily heard in UK. A: "Oy, Jack! Was that two upon ten matter ever resolved?" B: "Ah, I know just the one you speak of. Sorting it out now, mate." See also: ten, two, upon Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: great minds great minds think alike (as) sure as eggs (is eggs) sure as eggs is eggs how about how/what about...? eggs is eggs from my cold, dead hands a penny for them Heinz 57
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