7. "Add up" / 24th Jan 2024
The expression "add up" is commonly used in two ways. First, it can mean that when individual amounts are put together, they accumulate to a larger sum. Second, it can also refer to something that makes sense logically or is consistent with the facts.
1. "The receipts add up to a total of $200."
2. "If you save $5 a day, it will add up to $1825 in a year."
3. "Her story just doesn't add up; there are too many inconsistencies."
4. "These small weekly savings really add up over time, and now I can afford a vacation."
5. "Looking at all the evidence, it all adds up to one conclusion."
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