three seconds rule

A form of three-second rule — Any rule that prescribes or proscribes behavior in a three-second interval, especially

Meanings

nounthree seconds rule (plural three seconds rules)

plural three seconds rules

  1. alternativeAlternative form of three-second rule.
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