figure on
The phrase "figure on" is commonly used in American and British English to express planning, expectation, or reliance.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To expect or plan for something to happen.
Example
- I figure on getting home late tonight.
- We figure on finishing the project by the end of the month.
B2General
(informal)To rely or count on something or someone.
Example
- You can figure on her being there to support you.
- We figure on having enough resources to complete the task.
B2British English
(informal)To take something into consideration.
Example
- You had better figure on running into heavy traffic leaving the city.
Similar
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