sum sth up
phr. v..phr. v.. to give a short description that includes the main points of something.
phr. v.. to present a concise summary of the principal aspects or arguments of a discourse or situation.
He sums up the main points at the end of every meeting.
The final chapter of the book sums up the author's research on climate change perfectly.
The defense attorney's closing statement effectively summed up the inconsistencies in the witness's testimony, leaving the jury with significant doubt.
often used at the end of a speech, essay, or meeting to review key information.
contrast with 'summarize' (more formal) and 'wrap up' (more focused on finishing the event than the content); 'sum up' is common in both academic and business contexts.
To sum up of the story...To sum up the story...the verb is transitive and takes a direct object without the preposition 'of'.