Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go figure

idiom
/ɡoʊ ˈfɪɡər/
Definition
A phrase used to express surprise or confusion about something that is difficult to understand.
Examples
  • She said she would arrive early, but she was late again. Go figure!
  • His explanations never make sense, so go figure, I guess.
Meaning
It suggests that the situation is perplexing or ironic, often implying that the speaker cannot make sense of it.
Synonyms
  • who knows
  • it’s a mystery
  • imagine that