do a number on

do a num·ber on

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo ey nuhm-ber on, awn]
- /du eɪ ˈnʌm bər ɒn, ɔn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo ey nuhm-ber on, awn]
- /du eɪ ˈnʌm bər ɒn, ɔn/

Definitions of do a number on words

noun do a number on a numeral or group of numerals. 1
noun do a number on the sum, total, count, or aggregate of a collection of units, or the like: A number of people were hurt in the accident. The number of homeless children in the city has risen alarmingly. 1
noun do a number on a word or symbol, or a combination of words or symbols, used in counting or in noting a total. 1
noun do a number on the particular numeral assigned to an object so as to designate its place in a series: house number; license number. 1
noun do a number on one of a series of things distinguished by or marked with numerals. 1
noun do a number on a certain collection, company, or quantity not precisely reckoned, but usually considerable or large: I've gone there a number of times. 1

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Origin of do a number on

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; 1940-45 for def 23; (noun) Middle English, variant of nombre < Old French < Latin numerus; (v.) Middle English nombren < Old French nombrer < Latin numerāre (derivative of numerus)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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verb do a number on

offend — to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
revile — to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.
persecute — to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
insult — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
signify — to make known by signs, speech, or action.

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verb do a number on

compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
laud — to praise; extol.
cherish — If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.
preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.

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