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to add up
[phrase form: add]
01
to be logically consistent
02
to increase in number or amount over time
03
to find the total of a set of numbers or quantities
04
to form an opinion by considering different factors
Example
His story didn't add up with the known facts of the situation.
Her explanation of the situation didn't add up, and I had my doubts.
The detective found that the alibi provided by the suspect didn't add up.
When you consider all the facts, it begins to add up and make sense.
The benefits of regular exercise add up cumulatively over the years.
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