Got your number

Feifei Hello and welcome to The English We Speak. I’m Feifei…

Rob …and I’m Rob.

Feifei
Rob … are you in a rush to go home today?

Rob
Err no Feifei. Why, do you want to go for a drink?

Feifei
Well sort of. A friend of mine is visiting and I’d like to go for a drink her. You could join us later if you like?

Rob
Oh I see! I’ve got your number!

Feifei
Err yes - you have - so you can call me and meet us later. OK?

Rob
No - I mean I know what you’re trying to do. You want to go to the pub now and leave me to present the rest of this programme?

Feifei
Well …

Rob I know what you’re up to! Well you can’t go until we’ve heard some more examples…

Examples So I’ll cook and you wash up? Hmm, I’ve got your number; you’re just going to watch TV all evening.

You can’t fool me, I’ve got your number - you’re never going to pay me back.

Watch out, he’s got your number - he knows what you’re up to.

Feifei OK Rob - if you say ‘I’ve got your number’ it means you understand what someone it trying to do or why they are behaving in a certain way.

Rob Exactly - it’s not about having your telephone number. I knew when you asked me if I was rushing home you were after something.

Feifei What - so I could sneak out early to go for a drink? Honestly, who do you think I am?!

Rob Well it sounded like you were planning something… but maybe I misunderstood you. You wouldn’t leave me here alone, would you, Feifei? Feifei? Feifei? Oh she’s gone. Now where did I put her phone number… Bye.