Phrasal verb №50
figure on
/ˈfɪɡər ɒn/
Meaning
To expect or plan for something to happen
Example
We didn’t figure on so many people coming to the picnic.
We didn’t figure on so many people coming to the picnic.
Examples with the phrasal verb figure on
I figured on the extra time for the walk when I packed my bag.
I figured on the extra time for the walk when I packed my bag.
She figured on three guests for dinner, but more people came.
She figured on three guests for dinner, but more people came.
They figured on heavy rain, so they took warm clothes.
They figured on heavy rain, so they took warm clothes.