put two and two together
Example Sentences
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Surely, the viewer can put two and two together on their own to decipher a deeper meaning within the text without the message being spoon-fed to them.
From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025
While this might have come as a complete surprise to most parents, Clare quickly put two and two together.
From Slate • Mar. 24, 2025
And will Belinda, who spots Greg sitting across the restaurant, put two and two together?
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2025
He told the inquiry: "Because of what happened the following day, I put two and two together and came up with some conclusion that we were probably being followed."
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024
“Wait a minute—” I put two and two together.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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