sum somebody up

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ˌsum sb/sthˈup derived
1. to describe or show the most typical characteristics of sb/sth, especially in a few words
• Totally lazy— that just about sums him up.
•For me, the novel summed up the major problems of human existence.
2. to form or express an opinion of sb/sth
Syn: size up
•She quickly summed up the situation and took control.
related noun ↑summing-up
Main entry: ↑sum_derived