Mathematics Idioms
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Meaning: Almost but not exactly; approximately.
Example: The project is more or less finished, though a few details still need attention. (almost but not exactly) Read more ➺
Meaning: To suddenly change the subject in conversation, moving away from the main topic.
Example: During the meeting, he went off at a tangent and started talking about his holiday instead of the project. Read more ➺
Meaning: To calculate numbers or perform arithmetic operations.
Example: The accountant had to do the math carefully to prepare the financial report for the quarter. Read more ➺
Meaning: Approximately; an estimate that allows for slight variation.
Example: The trip will take five hours, give or take. Read more ➺
Meaning: gain an advantage over others by creating divisions.
Example: The plan today is to divide and conquer to complete our coursework. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in a situation where the outcomes can either be to win or to lose
Example: The budget division is a zero-sum game. Read more ➺
Meaning: it means that you are able to depend on somebody or something
Example: It doesn't matter what happens, you will always be able to count on. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be near about the exact (usually in amount)
Example: The management was given a ballpark figure at the very beginning of the presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: bear in mind
Example: I hope my teacher will take into account the fact that I was ill just before the examination when he evaluates my test paper. Read more ➺
