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Definition of two-second rule - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
safetyguideline for safe driving distance
- Always follow the two-second rule on highways.
- The instructor emphasized the importance of the two-second rule during the lesson.
- Drivers are reminded to adhere to the two-second rule in traffic.
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Expressions with two
reach the age of two years
My niece will turn two next month.
small amount or portion
She only had two bits of information about the event.
personal opinion or thoughts, often shared humbly
Let me add my two cents to the discussion.
two leading entities in a field
The big two in tech are competing fiercely.
simultaneously in two different locations
She felt like she needed to be in two places at once.
people have unique ways of thinking
In the meeting, it was clear that no two people think alike.
express shared feeling or opinion with another person
I don't like this movie. That makes two of us!
experiencing conflicting emotions about two choices
He was torn between two things, love and duty.
sales promotion offering two items for one price
The store had a two for the price of one on shoes.
share an opinion or advice in a conversation
Let me give two cents on this topic.
having mixed feelings or opinions
He was in two minds about accepting the job offer.
in a way that shows very close similarity or perfect match
They worked like two peas in a pod on the project.
a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
understand a situation by linking simple facts or clues together
She put two and two together and realized they were planning a surprise.
be independent and manage without help from others
She learned to stand on her own two feet after college.
express that two things are very different from each other
They are two different animals when it comes to sports skills!
stumble while walking even though nothing blocks the path
He managed to trip over his own two feet on the flat sidewalk.
opinion or comment that is not very important
Let me add my two cents' worth.
some tasks may be done easier by two or more people working together
Two heads are better than one when solving difficult problems.
minimal money available, showing financial scarcity
He barely had two nickels to rub together after paying bills.
two people or things very similar
They are two of a kind, always thinking alike.
minimal money to live on or any money at all
He doesn't have two pennies to rub together after paying bills.
opinion or advice given that is not very important
Let me add my two pennies' worth to the discussion.
two aspects of the same thing that cannot be separated
Trust and respect are two sides of the same coin in relationships.
Expressions with second
second vacation taken by a married couple
They went on a second honeymoon to rekindle their romance.
reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
After a second thought, he decided not to go.
very short period of time
I'll be back in a hot second.
city ranking second in population or importance
Chicago is often called the second city of the United States.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
just before time runs out
He submitted his assignment at the last second.
begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
feel uncertain about a previous decision
She started to have second thoughts about the move.
action will be completed very quickly
Hold on, it won't take a second to grab my keys.
after reconsidering
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
after reconsidering a previous decision or opinion
On second thoughts, I'll join you for dinner.
request a short wait time
Please bear with me a second, I'll be right back.
become automatic or instinctive
With practice, driving will become second nature.
regain energy or strength after feeling tired
After resting, I catch a second wind and keep running.
regain energy after fatigue
After a short break, she caught her second wind and continued running.
each moment is important
In a race, every second counts.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
spoken phrase to show strong agreement with what was just said
I second that, this cafe makes the best muffins.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
habit or skill learned so well it feels natural
Playing the piano became second nature to her.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
immediately without hesitation or consideration
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.
Expressions with rule
remove something from consideration or possible choices
We can rule out that explanation.
have control or authority over a group or area
The king ruled over the entire kingdom.
belief that dropped food is safe if picked up quickly
She ate the cookie, citing the five-second rule.
consider something as a possible option
The committee will rule in the new proposal.
generally or usually happening or true
As a rule, she arrives early to work.
change a rule slightly to fit a situation
The teacher decided to bend a rule for the student.
general guideline based on experience, not exact science
As a rule of thumb, add one cup of water.
examine something carefully and thoroughly
The manager ran the rule over the report.
control by a large crowd acting without legal authority
The city descended into mob rule during the riots..
lead with strict, authoritarian control and no tolerance for dissent
The dictator ruled with an iron fist, allowing no opposition.
govern people in a very strict and harsh way
The king would rule with an iron hand.
basic principle that should always be followed to ensure success
He followed the golden rule of investing: buy low, sell high..
establish a regular habit or practice
I make it a rule to exercise daily.
political system with one person holding all power
The country suffered under one-man rule for decades.
accepted practice in a particular area
In business, punctuality is a rule of the road.
have control over a group or situation
In our family, it's my sister who rules the roost.
socially dominate a school's student population
The cheerleaders rule the school with their popularity.
guideline allowing food to be eaten if picked up within ten seconds
He quickly grabbed the cookie, citing the ten-second rule.
exceptions show that a general rule is usually true
There are a few late students, but the exceptions prove the rule.
rule understood but not written or spoken
It's an unspoken rule to be quiet in the library.
guideline understood but not recorded
It's an unwritten rule to tip the waiter.
exception highlighting a general rule's validity
The lone quiet student was the exception that confirms the rule.
show exceptions that confirm a general rule's usual truth
Exceptions that prove the rule show the rule is mostly true.
make a formal decision about something
The judge will rule on the case next week..
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- French:règle des deux secondes, ...
- German:Zwei-Sekunden-Regel, ...
- Italian:regola dei due secondi, ...
- Spanish:regla de los dos segundos, ...
- Portuguese:regra dos dois segundos, ...
- Chinese:两秒规则, ...
- Japanese:2秒ルール, ...
- Arabic:قاعِدة الثانِيَتَين, ...
- Hebrew:כְּלַל שְׁתֵּי הַשְּׁנִיּוֹת, ...
- Russian:правило двух секунд, ...
- Ukrainian:правило двох секунд, ...
- Hindi:दो-सेकंड नियम, ...
- Bengali:টু-সেকেন্ড রুল, ...
- Catalan:regla dels dos segons, ...
- Czech:pravidlo dvou sekund, ...
- Danish:sikkerhedsregel, ...
- Dutch:twee-secondenregel, ...
- Greek:κανόνας των δύο δευτερολέπτων, ...
- Hungarian:kétmásodperces szabály, ...
- Khmer:ក្បួនរក្សាគម្លាតពីរវិនាទី, ...
- Korean:2초 규칙, ...
- Persian:قانون دو ثانیه, ...
- Polish:zasada dwóch sekund, ...
- Portuguese (BR):regra dos dois segundos, ...
- Romanian:regula celor două secunde, ...
- Swedish:tvåsekundersregel, ...
- Thai:กฎสองวินาที, ...
- Turkish:iki saniye kuralı, ...
- Vietnamese:quy tắc hai giây, ...
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