"now then" meaning in All languages combined

See now then on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

Head templates: {{en-interj}} now then
  1. Used to move or return to another subject of discussion. Related terms: now and then, then-and-now
    Sense id: en-now_then-en-intj-qfEwc0VR
  2. A mild admonishment.
    Sense id: en-now_then-en-intj-4sOqHIeM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 29 66 5 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 28 64 8 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 21 72 6
  3. A greeting.
    Sense id: en-now_then-en-intj-wMikTRDM
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          "text": "Now then, don't hit your brother!",
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