by ADExE September 05, 2021
Get the numbers up mug.Someone's number is up the moment before they die. When used in the past tense, it means they were destined to die at the very time they actually did die. When used in the present tense, it might be a threat to kill someone immediately.
The phrase is perhaps based on the Take-a-Number System, in which customers take a numbered ticket rather than waiting in line. When the clerk calls out your number, "your number is up", and it is your turn to place your order with the clerk. Of course, the clerk might be the grim reaper instead!
The phrase is perhaps based on the Take-a-Number System, in which customers take a numbered ticket rather than waiting in line. When the clerk calls out your number, "your number is up", and it is your turn to place your order with the clerk. Of course, the clerk might be the grim reaper instead!
A tree fell and killed him because his number was up. OR: You've pissed me off too many times, Humberto; your number is up.
by jpUrbanDick January 15, 2014
Get the number is up mug.Jim: " Why is that random person in our squad?"
John: "I don't know, but he put up numbers last match."
Jim: "Keep him, then."
John: "I don't know, but he put up numbers last match."
Jim: "Keep him, then."
by CheeseRat June 10, 2018
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