"a number that is near the total; approximate figure" Fifty is a ball-park figure. It's close to our class size.
ball-park figure
(See a ball-park figure)
ball park figure/estimate
a rough estimate or figure The contractor gave us a ball park figure for the cost of repairing the new building.
cut a fine figure
look very good in your clothes, look sharp When Dee was in her twenties she cut a fine figure in this fur jacket.
figure on
depend on, be sure about You can figure on about 30 people coming to the party next week.
figure out
try to understand or solve He finally figured out how to use the new video recorder.
figurehead
a person who calculates but does not control "Shamir is just a figurehead; if you want a decision, see Ali."
go figure
you find the answer, the answer is no He said he quit smoking, then he asks for a cigarette. Go figure.
it figures
it is logical, it appears so, it makes sense """The owner must have started the fire,"" said Sherlock. ""It figures,"" said Watson."
cut a figure
give a good impression of;make oneself conspicuous in the hope of being admired 出风头;炫耀 Shouting and waving,he cut a figure at the head of the procession.他走在队伍前头,又是喊叫,又是招手,出尽了风头。
figure up
reach or make a total of an amount;total总计 If you'll figure up exactly how much I owe you,I'll pay you right away.如果你能算出我欠你多少,我马上就付给你。 Ask the waiter to figure our bill up;we want to go.请服务员结账,我们要走了。
figure in
Idiom(s): figure in sth
Theme: JOINING
[for a person] to play a role in something. • Tom figures in our plans for a new building. • I don't wish to figure in your future.
augur well for
Idiom(s): augur well for sb or sth
Theme: PREDICTION
to indicate or predict good things for someone or something. (Usually in the negative.) • This latest message does not augur well for the hostages. • I am afraid that this does not augur well for the outcome of the election.
in round figures
Idiom(s): in round numbers AND in round figures
Theme: AMOUNT
as an estimated number; a figure that has been rounded off. • Please tell me in round numbers what it'll cost. • I don't need the exact amount. Just give it to me in round figures.
figure out
understand, find the answer "I need to figure out how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room."
Ballpark figure
A ballpark figure is a rough or approximate number (guesstimate) to give a general idea of something, like a rough estimate for a cost, etc.
cut a figure|cut|figure
v. phr. To make a favorable impression; carry off an activity with dignity and grace. With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies.
figure in|figure
v. 1. informal To add to a total; remember to put down in figures. We figured in the travel expenses but forgot the cost of meals. 2. To have a part in; be partly responsible for. Joe figured in all our touchdowns.Mary's good grades figured in her choice as class president.
figure on|figure
v. 1. To expect and think about while making plans. We did not figure on having so many people at the picnic.He figured on going to town the next day. Synonym: PLAN ON. 2. To depend on; be; sure about. You can figure on him to be on time. Synonym: COUNT ON.
figure out|figure
v. 1. To find an answer by thinking about (some problem or difficulty); solve. Tom couldn't figure out the last problem on the arithmetic test.Sam couldn't figure out how to print a program until the teacher showed him how.Mary couldn't figure out why her cake tasted so funny until she found salt mixed in the sugar bag. Compare: FIND OUT1. 2. To learn how to explain; understand. Laurence is an odd boy; I can't figure him out. Compare: MAKE OUT2.
figure up|figure
v. phr. To calculate; add up. If you can figure up how many phone calls I've made from your home, I will pay you right away.
in round figures|figure|figures|round figures
adv. phr. As an estimated number; as a rounded-off figure containing no decimals or fractions. Skip the cents and just tell me in round figures how much this car repair will cost.
it figures|figure|figures
informal sentence It checks out; it makes sense; it adds up. It figures that Bob got the highest raise at our firm; he is the most productive salesman.
augur
augur augur ill (or well) to be a bad (or good) omen
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