have someone's number

US /hæv ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈnʌm.bər/
UK /hæv ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈnʌm.bər/
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znać czyjś numer, przejrzeć kogoś

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.
Myślę, że znam jego numer; on tylko gada, a nic nie robi.
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The detective quickly had the suspect's number and knew he was lying.
Detektyw szybko przejrzał podejrzanego i wiedział, że kłamie.
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