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What does it mean?
A simple command to step on a crack.
In plain terms
He tells someone to step on a crack.
What can you take from it?
Small actions can be symbolic.

Where it applies

  • children's games
  • folklore

Putting it to work

  • recognize harmless superstitions

Questions to consider

  • Why step on a crack?
  • What does it represent?

Another view

Without context, the purpose is unclear.

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