Idioms for figure
cut a figure.
cut(defs 84, 85b).
Origin of figure
1175–1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin
figūra shape, trope, equivalent to
fig- (base of
fingere to shape) +
-ūra
-ure
OTHER WORDS FROM figure
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British Dictionary definitions for figure on (1 of 2)
figure on
figure upon
verb (intr, preposition) informal, mainly US and Canadian
to depend on (support or help)
to take into consideration
British Dictionary definitions for figure on (2 of 2)
figure
/ (ˈfɪɡə, US ˈfɪɡjər) /
noun
verb
See also
figure on,
figure out
Derived forms of figure
figureless, adjective figurer, nounWord Origin for figure
C13: from Latin
figūra a shape, from
fingere to mould
Medical definitions for figure on
figure
[ fĭg′yər ]
n.
A form or shape, as of the human body.
A person representing the essential aspects of a particular role.
Idioms and Phrases with figure on (1 of 2)
figure on
Depend on, count on, as in We figured on your support.
Take into consideration, expect, as in We figured on his being late.
Plan, as in We'll figure on leaving at noon. All three colloquial usages date from about 1900.
Idioms and Phrases with figure on (2 of 2)
figure