To sum up
Example: To sum up, we finished all the tasks on time.
Definition
"To sum up" means to briefly restate or summarize the main points or conclusions of a discussion or argument, often used to signal the end of a presentation or explanation, as in "To sum up, we finished all the tasks on time."
Etymology
The phrase "to sum up" originates from mathematical terminology where 'sum' refers to the total obtained by adding numbers. Over time, it evolved to mean summarizing or concluding information. Did you know? The phrase captures the idea of gathering all parts into a final total.
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"To sum up" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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