tote

tote up

To tally or add up some numbers, especially in relation to the cost of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tote" and "up." Tote up the various expenses you have during your trip and submit a request for reimbursement from payroll. I nearly fainted when the waiter toted up the bill and told us we owed over $300 for the meal. Let's just tote it all up and divide the cost equally between everyone here.
See also: tote, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tote something up

to add something up. The clerk toted the bill up and asked for an enormous sum. Tote up your expense report quickly and submit it to accounts payable.
See also: tote, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

tote

1. n. someone who abstains from alcohol. (From total abstainer.) I’m not a tote, but I do have a limit—rather low by your standards. Have a drink, or are you still a tote?
2. n. a small portion of cannabis. (Drugs.) The cops found a tote when they tossed Bart, but that was all.
3. n. a small pipe for smoking cannabis. (Drugs.) Her father found a tote in her room and really hit the ceiling.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • tote up
  • add in
  • carry (someone or something) about
  • carry about
  • carry around
  • involve with
  • involve with (someone or something)
  • involved with
  • piece out
  • arrange for
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Dyster's proposal to buy some 45,000 refuse and recycling totes from Cascade Cart Solutions of Grand Rapids, Mich., for $2,124,449, the low bidder for the contract.
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A bizarre situation; LETTERS
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TOTE began its journey as a privately-owned corporation and nearly 40 years lacer, continues to conduct business in the same manner.
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"When all of the merchandise was packed in a single-size tote, there were a number of stocking family groups in each container and store employees might go to several aisles throughout the store before getting a single container unpacked," recalled Schneider.
IPL Products Ltd.: IPL FlapNest[TM] containers help increase efficiency, decrease damage at Pep Boys DCs
R Hannon Tote: pounds 26.10 Pl: pounds 5.00 pounds 4.30 pounds 2.60 pounds 2.70 Tote Exacta: pounds 443.70.
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