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calculate on (something)

To consider or think about something. He'll have an answer for you soon—he's been calculating on your offer for days. I know your strategy didn't go according to plan, but don't despair—calculate on an alternative. Come up with something better. Has Adam picked a college yet, or is he still calculating on his options?

See also: calculate, on

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calculate on something

Rur. to think about or plan on something. Let me calculate on this a little bit. He's busy calculating on a serious problem.

See also: calculate, on

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