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How did you get my number vs How do you know my number

These phrases are both correct, but they would be used in dissimilar contexts. 'How did you get my number?' is used when questioning how someone obtained your phone number, implying a sense of surprise or suspicion. 'How do you know my number?' is used when questioning how someone is aware of your phone number, without necessarily implying surprise or suspicion.
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How did you get my number

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when questioning how someone obtained your phone number.

This phrase is used to express surprise or suspicion about how someone came to possess your phone number.

Examples:

  • How did you get my number? I never gave it to you.
  • I'm curious, how did you get my number?
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Alternatives:

  • How did you obtain my number?
  • How did you come by my number?

How do you know my number

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when questioning how someone is aware of your phone number.

This phrase is used to inquire about how someone has knowledge of your phone number without implying surprise or suspicion.

Examples:

  • How do you know my number? Have we met before?
  • I'm curious, how do you know my number?
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  • Feb 29, 2020 ... All I get is "piss off" and "how do you know my number" :).
  • Jul 11, 2021 ... How do you know my number? You know me? He mocked, 'an angel and devil fought with themselves. Suddenly they found me adorable. So, gave ...
  • Aug 8, 2017 ... How do you know my number? Before sending out notices you should ensure that the proper group of individuals are targeted. Stop wasting my ...
  • ok, i don't really belive you that you're not that customer freak. anyway, how do you know my number??? are you another stalker or something?? Jimin~.
  • D.J.: How do you know my number? Stephanie: Dad told me this morning. I kept it a secret all day. I'm exhausted. Danny: Remember, you can have the phone as ...
  • Hola. ¿Cómo sabes mi número? How do you know my number? ¿Sabés mi número de celular? Do you know my cell phone number? ¿Cómo diablos sabes mi número?

Alternatives:

  • How are you aware of my number?
  • How did you come to know my number?

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