English Expressions With Numbers

1. What does "to take five" mean?

To go to the restroom

To drink beer

To make a break

To leave without notification

This refers to the normal duration of a short break of five minutes.

Explanation

This refers to the normal duration of a short break of five minutes.

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2. What does "watch your six" mean?

Be careful

Be on time

Watch out at six o' clock

Try six times and be lucky

the expression "watch your six" originates in six being at the bottom of a clock's dial, therefore meaning in your back. You might as well say "watch your back".

Explanation

the expression "watch your six" originates in six being at the bottom of a clock's dial, therefore meaning in your back. You might as well say "watch your back".