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be out for the count

to be sleeping deeply. I was out for the count so I didn't hear any of it going on.

can count something on the fingers of one hand

if you say that you can count things on the fingers of one hand, you are emphasizing that they are very rare. I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of times she's actually offered to buy me a drink.

See also: can, finger, hand

count your blessings

to think about the good things in your life, often to stop yourself becoming too unhappy about the bad things. School children today should count their blessings. At least they're not beaten for talking in class as we were.

See also: blessing

count the cost

to start to understand how badly something has affected you. I didn't read the contract fully before I signed it but I'm counting the cost now.

See also: cost

Don't count your chickens (before they're hatched).

something that you say in order to warn someone to wait until a good thing they are expecting has really happened before they make any plans about it. You might be able to get a loan from the bank, but don't count your chickens.

See also: chicken, don't

stand up and be counted

to let people know your opinions, although it might cause trouble for you. Those who did have the courage to stand up and be counted were arrested and imprisoned.

See also: stand

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count your blessings

to realize your good luck. Seven climbers are counting their blessings after surviving a sudden snowstorm yesterday on Mt. Rainier.

See also: blessing

count down (to something)

to count backwards to the time when something is expected to happen. They had a clock that counted down the days, hours, and minutes to the new year. If you're counting down, spring is just ten days away.

See also: down

count me in

include me in your activity or plan. You can count me in — I haven't been to a ballgame in years!

Usage notes: also used in the form count someone in include someone: Dennis said the coach could count him in for Saturday's game.

count me out

count me out

do not include me in your activity or plan. Count me out — I'm not going swimming when it's this cold!

Usage notes: also used in the form count someone out do not include someone: She shouldn't count her brother out yet — he might still decide to come.

count me in

count on someone

to expect someone to help you when you need them. I'm counting on you to tell me everything they say.

Usage notes: sometimes used to show that you expect a problem: You can always count on Michael to screw things up.

count on something

to expect something to happen. You may be disappointed if you count on getting that loan.

stand up and be counted

to publicly state your opinion. It is difficult sometimes to stand up and be counted when you know most people disagree with you.

have the courage of your/its convictions

See also: stand