two upon ten

English

Alternative forms
  • two on ten

Etymology

From the idea of keeping one's two eyes fixed on the shoplifter's ten fingers.

Phrase

two upon ten

  1. A coded warning among shopkeepers that a potential shoplifter must be watched.
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