"one to begin, two to show, three to make ready, and four to go" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} one to begin, two to show, three to make ready, and four to go
  1. Alternative form of one for the money, two for the show, three to make ready, and four to go Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: one for the money, two for the show, three to make ready, and four to go
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          "text": "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.",
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