back number . back number {n.} Something out of fashion, or out of date. Among today's young people a waltz like "The Blue Danube" is a hack number. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss