Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-figure

idiomatic expression
/goʊ ˈfɪɡər/
Definition
An expression used to indicate surprise or to suggest that something is difficult to understand.
Examples
  • He won the game despite all the challenges—go figure!
  • She said she didn’t like coffee but drinks it every morning. Go figure!
Meaning
The phrase implies that the situation is puzzling or unexpected, often leaving someone confused about how or why it happened.
Synonyms
  • who knows?
  • imagine that
  • believe it or not