figure on

British  

verb

1. to depend on (support or help)

2. to take into consideration

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figure on Idioms  

1. Depend on, count on, as in We figured on your support .

2. Take into consideration, expect, as in We figured on his being late .

3. Plan, as in We'll figure on leaving at noon . All three colloquial usages date from about 1900.

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Example Sentences

And this year at Camelback Ranch, the 25-year-old has cut a distinct figure on the mound as he works on his consistency and pitch mix.

From Los Angeles Times

Thirty-six dancers with raised arms glide slowly forward as they encircle their prey, a lone figure on a red table in a climactic scene from Ravel's "Bolero" choreographed by Maurice Bejart.

From Barron's

Mandelson, a totemic figure on the left of British politics, was photographed being escorted from a property in London by police officers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Johnny Gaudreau, known to fans as “Johnny Hockey,” had been a standout NHL winger and a beloved figure on the international stage.

From Salon

Arteta invariably cuts an agitated figure on the sidelines.

From BBC

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