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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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