Used when giving a warning before enforcing rules or discipline.
Literal Meaning
To enumerate the numbers one, two, and three in succession.
Actual Meaning
You have until three to comply or face consequences
Examples in Context
Parent: 'One... two...' (Translation: Comply now)
Helpful Tips
1Effective deadline
2Must follow through
3Don't reach three often
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
final warning
last chance
ultimatum
time's up
hurry up
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