Use 'stack up' when comparing to show the strengths or weaknesses of something relative to another.

Usage in Comparison

'Stack up' can imply competitiveness or a benchmarking standard in the given context.

Context Matters

It is often subjective, indicating personal or public opinion when something 'stacks up'.

It can suggest increasing pressure or urgency as tasks or problems 'stack up'.

Using 'stack up' this way can express a sense of becoming overwhelmed.

It suggests that not addressing something promptly causes a build-up over time.

'Stack up' indicates neatly organizing, often in a vertical pile.

Implies an orderly appearance as a result of stacking up items properly.

Stacking up often refers to a method of saving space or managing limited space.