I Figured as Much spoken informal
The shortened form of this expression is 'I figured'.
Used to say that you have already thought about something and your prediction about it was right.
It didn't surprise me that Joe left the job. I figured as much from his recent attitudes.
A: "Hey! Did you do your homework?" B: "No. I was busy last weekend." A: "I figured as much."
to say or reply something without having thought about it or knowing whether it is corect
If the sky is red at night, the next day's weather will be good.
To set a price for something.
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him