TAKEANUMBER

take a number

Verb

  1. Queue; 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
  2. Recognize that many others are in the same situation; recognize that one's concerns are not of high priority; be prepared to wait.
    Even if they did decide to prosecute, the Justice Department would have to take a number and stand in a very long line.


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