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.