How to Pronounce "that figures"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈfɪɡjɝz
British English
ðˈæt/ /fˈɪɡəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAT FIG-yerz or thuht FIG-yerz
UK
THAT FIG-uhz
Listen in Context
"He lost his keys again." "That figures."
"It's raining on our picnic day? That figures."
"She forgot my birthday." "That figures."
Traffic was terrible this morning? That figures, it's Monday.