put two and two together
(v.) To come to the simplest conclusion deductable based on the supporting evidence. This does not ensure it's accuracy.
They've put two and two together and realise it was one of mine who did it.
put two and two together and make five
To understand a particular situation wrongly, often in a way that is more shocking or exciting than the truth.
"Why in the world did you think she was pregnant?"
"Well, she was sick a couple of times and was hugging the toilet for days... it was just one of those things when you put two and two together and make five."
"Well, she was sick a couple of times and was hugging the toilet for days... it was just one of those things when you put two and two together and make five."
put two and two together and make five
To understand a particular situation wrongly, often in a way that is more shocking or exciting than the truth.
"Why in the world did you think she was pregnant?"
"Well, she was sick a couple of times, so I guess it was just one of those things where you put two and two together and make five."
"Well, she was sick a couple of times, so I guess it was just one of those things where you put two and two together and make five."