have someone's number

US /hæv ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈnʌm.bər/
UK /hæv ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈnʌm.bər/
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عرف حقيقة شخص, عرف نقاط ضعف شخص

to know someone's true character or intentions, especially their weaknesses or secrets

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I think I have his number; he's all talk and no action.
أعتقد أنني أعرف حقيقته؛ إنه كثير الكلام وقليل الفعل.
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The detective quickly had the suspect's number and knew he was lying.
سرعان ما عرف المحقق حقيقة المشتبه به وعلم أنه يكذب.
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