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Region: General | Usage example: Sum it up for the board so they can decide.

Sum it up

Meaning

Describe briefly the main point.

Usage

Used when needing concise summaries.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Mathematical addition or totalizing information.

Used in presentations and teaching since the 20th century.

Related Idioms

Touch base

Briefly check in or reconnect.

Fly-by-night

Unreliable, operating only briefly and often dishonestly.

Close to the bone

Briefly offensive or cutting.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.