take a number

Used to tell someone to wait their turn for something, such as to speak with a person or to ask a person for something. Taken from the system of hospitals and pharmacies of taking a piece of paper with a number on it from a big red roll and waiting for your number to come up on the screen. When your number came up, you were served.

Take a number, honey, I'm way too busy right now.

by Ben October 12, 2004

take a number

wait a long ass time for nothing and then complain about it

i wrote a letter to the senate and i had to take a number

by biachbizzle October 13, 2004

Chowing the numbers

To deceptively manipulate poll or vote numbers in order to show strengthened support for your position or opinion.

In 2008, the website of Trinity-Spadina MP Olivia Chow of the New Democratic Party of Canada was flooded with numerous votes that contradicted her political position. Her website administrator reset the numbers, deleting votes that were contrary to her political stance. A big controversy ensued, and her political staff admitted to tampering the numbers. "Chowing the numbers" is used in reference to her last name, Chow.

by David Eckmier December 21, 2008

A Right Number Six

'A Right Number Six' is used in reference to a person who is generally a spanner and thinks, usually in a sporting context, that they are better then they actually are. They also have a loud mouth and utilse this annoying all.

Bob: Did you see that centre half, a prize pillock whenever I have seen one.

Jim: Yeah, a Right Number Six.

by Wind. July 9, 2010

nail your numbers

a) learn you multiplication tables by heart
b) pay your taxes on time if you dont want the negative consequences

It's time to learn how to nail your numbers, definition b), if you hope to flap your own wings some day.

by Sexydimma September 11, 2015

An Overwhelming Number Of Beavers

1- a distraction
2- the feeling you get when you really need to take a shit

1- uh, HEY look! An Overwhelming Number Of Beavers

2- Let me in before I let out An overwhelming Amount Of Beavers, and you're gonna be the one cleaning it up.

by icecreamsometimesisn'tenough September 18, 2016

taking a number four

It is the act of taking a shit while holding hands with another. Person taking a number two

Wanna hold hands while we shit and call it taking a number four

by ass assassination December 22, 2016