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it figures

idiom
Meaning

Used to indicate that a preceding event or statement by another is an unsurprising accompaniment of known facts and circumstances.


Examples
SIMPLE

The store is closed today, so it figures.

CONTEXTUAL

My car broke down right before the big trip, which just figures.

COMPLEX

Given his history of missing deadlines, it figures that he failed to submit the final report on time.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    that figures

    Alternative form of it figures.

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