Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put two and two together
idiom
/pʊt tuː ənd tuː ˈtʊɡɛðər/
Definition
To understand or conclude something by combining pieces of information or by reasoning.
Examples
- After seeing the broken vase and the cat running away, I finally put two and two together.
- When she mentioned her new job and the upcoming move, I put two and two together and realized she was relocating.
Meaning
To make a deduction or arrive at a conclusion based on evidence or clues that are available.
Synonyms
- deduce
- infer
- conclude
- figure out
