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That figures Meaning in English

expression

ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈfɪɡjɝz
THAT FIG-yerz or thuht FIG-yerz
ðˈæt/ /fˈɪɡəz
THAT FIG-uhz

Definition

Used to say that something is not surprising, often because it is expected or typical. It often expresses resignation or a lack of surprise about a situation.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, conversational, often used with a sigh or slight sarcasm. Common in responses to predictably disappointing or typical news. Sometimes overlaps with 'not surprising' or 'figures' alone, but 'that figures' is more resigned or wry.

Spanish: eso tiene sentido - era de esperarsePortuguese (BR): faz sentido - era de se esperarPortuguese (PT): faz sentido - era de esperarChinese (Simplified): 那很正常 - 果然如此Chinese (Traditional): 那很正常 - 果然如此Hindi: स्वाभाविक है - ऐसा ही होना थाArabic: هذا متوقع - هذا منطقيBengali: এটাই হয় - এতে আশ্চর্য কিছু নেইRussian: неудивительно - это ожидаемоJapanese: やっぱりね - そうだと思ったVietnamese: cũng phải thôi - không ngạc nhiênKorean: 역시 - 그럴 줄 알았어Turkish: şaşırmadım - beklenirdiUrdu: چاہیے ہی تھا - یہی ہونا تھاIndonesian: sudah kuduga - memang begitu

Example Sentences

"He lost his keys again." "That figures."

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"It's raining on our picnic day? That figures."

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"She forgot my birthday." "That figures."

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Traffic was terrible this morning? That figures, it's Monday.

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He didn't reply to your message? That figures—he's always slow to answer.

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You ran out of gas halfway there? That figures with your luck.

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