let me guess

This page is about the conversational phrase let me guess

Meaning

You can say this if you'd like to guess what's happening before someone tells you.

For example

  • When Nina came home happy and smiling, I said, "Let me guess - you've met a nice man. Am I right?"

  • When she saw his black eye, his girlfriend said, "Let me guess. You said the wrong thing and got into a fight."

Quick Quiz

If someone says "Let me guess!", they want to

a. guess what happened to you

b. guess before you do

c. guess after you do
a) guess what happened to you b) guess before you do c) guess after you do

Contributor: Matt Errey