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Meaning of take a number | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To queue; to wait to be served by being assigned a number and waiting for that number to be called after all previous numbers have been served in order of assignment.
    literally
  2. To recognize that many others are in the same situation; to recognize that one's concerns are not of high priority; to be prepared to wait.
    figuratively

Examples

“Wanna buy⟳ a television network? Take⟳ a number⟳. A few years ago you would have⟳ had the field to yourself.”
“Even if they did decide⟳ to prosecute, the Justice Department would have⟳ to take⟳ a number⟳ and stand⟳ in a very long line.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

take a pew take a picture take a pill take a piss take a pitch take a powder

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