It/that figures

phrase

That is expected; it makes sense.

So, they broke up? Well, that figures.
Visual representation of "it/that figures" - That is expected; it makes sense.

Often appears as...

  • well
  • that figures.

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

That is expected; it makes sense.

So, they broke up? Well, that figures.
Visual representation of "it/that figures" - That is expected; it makes sense.

Often appears as...

  • well
  • that figures.

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "it/that figures"
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Subtle Sarcasm

Sometimes used sarcastically to express that something is unsurprisingly disappointing or typical.

Illustration for Subtle Sarcasm
He forgot my birthday, that figures.
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Emphasis with 'Well'

Adding 'well' before the phrase can emphasize resignation or acceptance.

Illustration for Emphasis with 'Well'
Well, that figures, they've cancelled the flight again.
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Colloquial Use

Mostly used in casual or informal settings rather than formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
You won the game again? That figures!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Subtle Sarcasm

Sometimes used sarcastically to express that something is unsurprisingly disappointing or typical.

Illustration for Subtle Sarcasm
He forgot my birthday, that figures.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasis with 'Well'

Adding 'well' before the phrase can emphasize resignation or acceptance.

Illustration for Emphasis with 'Well'
Well, that figures, they've cancelled the flight again.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Use

Mostly used in casual or informal settings rather than formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
You won the game again? That figures!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Subtle Sarcasm

Sometimes used sarcastically to express that something is unsurprisingly disappointing or typical.

Illustration for Subtle Sarcasm
He forgot my birthday, that figures.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasis with 'Well'

Adding 'well' before the phrase can emphasize resignation or acceptance.

Illustration for Emphasis with 'Well'
Well, that figures, they've cancelled the flight again.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Use

Mostly used in casual or informal settings rather than formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
You won the game again? That figures!
Visual representation of the word "It/that figures"

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