come out at an amount
come out at
1. To leave a particular place to attack someone or something. In this usage, "at" is followed by a person or thing. Keep that door closed because the cat will come out at this bird if it lands. Don't come out at the enemy soldier until you're absolutely certain you can take him by surprise. The attacker came out at me from a dark alley—I didn't hear or see him coming at all.
2. To equal a certain amount. In this usage, "at" is followed by a total or other terms related to numbers or money. My medical bills have come out at such a high number that I don't know how I will pay them. The bill comes out at $217. Now, we just have to split it seven ways. Your total comes out at $47.80.
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come out at an amount
and come out to an amountto result in a certain amount, as the result of mathematical computation. The total charges came out at far more than we expected.
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