back number
Example Sentences
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The Force did hit back, number eight Richard Brown creeping over after a quick pick-and-go from captain Matt Hodgson.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2013
The fact that GM is back, number one, I think shows the kind of turnaround that’s possible when it comes to American manufacturing.”
From BusinessWeek • Feb. 2, 2012
“The adults are being sent back, number one.”
From Washington Post
In his best role of recent years, James Stewart plays the stubborn, not-very-bright bush pilot, a "back number" who demonstrates leadership by guarding the water rations.
From Time Magazine Archive
Take them boys of mine, for instance, Henry, and see how glad they was to get rid of me on account they think I am a back number; but I ain't, Henry.
From The Competitive Nephew by Glass, Montague
