20 mothers. Gives you the shakes just thinkin' about it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker remarks that the number 20 causes him to feel nervous or anxious.
- In plain terms
- Thinking about the number 20 makes the speaker shake.
- What can you take from it?
- Specific numbers or groups can trigger strong reactions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What numbers make you nervous?
- How do you react to big numbers?
Another view
The reason for the fear is not explained in the text.
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