put two and two together
US /pʊt tuː ænd tuː təˈɡɛðər/
UK /pʊt tuː ænd tuː təˈɡɛðər/
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把两件事联系起来, 根据线索推断
to deduce the truth from obvious clues or information
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When I saw them together, I immediately put two and two together and realized they were dating.
当我看到他们在一起时，我立刻把两件事联系起来，意识到他们在约会。
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She didn't tell me directly, but I could put two and two together from her hints.
她没有直接告诉我，但我可以从她的暗示中把两件事联系起来。