if a set of facts does not add up, you do not believe it is correct because it does not match other information that you already have
if small amounts add up, they gradually produce a large total
to calculate the total of several numbers or amounts
All these little expenses soon add up.
Even now most governments are assuming that people's claims collectively can be made to add up by a growing economy.
How did the numbers add up for your club in the transfer window?
I’m not very good at adding up in my head.
Now add up the number of calories you have eaten.
Now all he is doing is adding up how long he has to serve.
There’s something about this case that just doesn’t add up.
adds up
adding up
added up
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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