B1 Expression Neutral

It makes sense.

It's logical or understandable.

Meaning

To understand and agree with the logic of something.

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Cultural Background

Americans value efficiency; 'it makes sense' is a high compliment for a plan. Often used with 'quite' to soften the agreement. Direct agreement can be seen as blunt; often prefaced with 'I see'. Used in professional settings to confirm consensus.

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Use it to agree

It's a great way to show you are listening.

Meaning

To understand and agree with the logic of something.

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Use it to agree

It's a great way to show you are listening.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Your plan to save money ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: makes sense

The subject 'plan' is singular, so we use 'makes'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

Your plan to save money ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: makes sense

The subject 'plan' is singular, so we use 'makes'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, 'sense' is uncountable here.

Related Phrases

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Add up

synonym

To be logical/consistent.

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Get it

similar

To understand.

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