with numbers

idiom

—used with adjectives such as bad, good, etc., to indicate someone's ability at using numbers (such as for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing)

Ask her to do the books, since she's good with numbers.

I've always been lousy with numbers.

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That was at odds with numbers compiled by The AP, which showed Bahar-Cook ahead of Maday. —

Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024 Here are some reasons why people struggle with numbers as per LDnetwork: Learning disabilities: Conditions like dyscalculia affect a person’s ability to understand and work with numbers. —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Oct. 2024 Final polls show a neck-and-neck race in key swing states, while one pollster created shockwaves with numbers that suggest seemingly solidly red Iowa could receive a blue makeover. —

Axios, 3 Nov. 2024 Total awareness is essentially tied for both with numbers in the low-80s. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for with numbers