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Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor

(1833—1917), Ohio Representative, nicknamed "Old Figgers"

Figure won't lie, but liars will figure.

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[figure on] {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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[cut a 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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[figure out] {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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

figure up

[figure up] {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./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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