B2 — Upper Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Tirare le somme
To add it all up / to draw conclusions
Literal Translation
"To pull the totals"
What it means
Used when assessing the final result of a period of life, a project, or a situation.
Example in context
"A fine anno è sempre utile tirare le somme e capire cosa ha funzionato."
"At the end of the year it is always useful to add it all up and understand what worked."
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