Five-second rule
noun
in basketball, a rule that a closely-guarded player cannot hold the ball for more than five seconds without dribbling, passing, or shooting
noun phrase
The belief that if one picks up a dropped food item very quickly, it is safe to eat: five-second rule in the cafeteria
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