Idiom

Your number is up

What does "Your number is up" mean?

It is now your turn. For instance, if 1. You are about to die. or 2. You have won a lottery.

1. Britain, early 20th century. 2. Britain, early 19th century.

Meaning It is now your turn. For instance, if 1. You are about to die. or 2. You have won a lottery.

Example

1. When I heard the bombers screaming towards us I was sure my number was up. 2. Who has ticket number 374? Come on down and collect your prize - your number is up.

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