She goes after Joe Morelli, a disgraced former vice cop who is also the man who took Stephanies virginity at age 16 and then wrote details on a bathroom wall. But not just a nickel-and-dime bounty hunter - you go after the big money. The phrase one for the money, two for the show is part of a children’s rhyme that people sometimes reference when counting to prepare to start something. If youre Stephanie Plum, you become a bounty hunter. Donald Trump’s inauguration concert mistake was a failure to understand the first rule of show business: it’s one for the money and two for the show.” – Irish Times.The author of the article believes they would have performed if they received more money. The second example is about pop stars who were boycotting performing at a president’s inauguration. Michael Brantley may not recognize that old childhood rhyme, but it applies to him and opening day. This excerpt uses the expression to talk about a baseball player returning to the sport after an injury. Tatiana: One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go. Tatiana: Well, I’ll count, and you just go out on stage when I say go. Tatiana: Of course you can! Everyone is out there ready for you. Jonah: I don’t think I can go give this speech. In this example, one friend is encouraging another before a big speech.
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