'I wouldn't if I were you, Noel; they count them before they put them out.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She warns not to do something because they count them before discarding.
- In plain terms
- She advises against it because they are counted before being removed.
- What can you take from it?
- Be cautious of actions that may be monitored or eliminated.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What might be counted before being put out?
- Why is caution advised here?
Another view
The meaning is unclear without context.
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