
Your number is up
Bad Omen
The phrase often carries a negative or ominous tone, implying unavoidable bad fortune.
She sneaked into the club, but her number is up if she's caught.
Not Literal
It's not about actual numbers; it's a metaphor for impending consequences or the end of a situation.
He dodged his responsibilities, but now his number is up.
Imminent Outcome
Suggests something is about to happen very soon, often something inevitable or inescapable.
With the evidence piling up, her number is up.