ballpark figure »
An educated guess or estimation within acceptable bounds.
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go out on a limb »
To hazard a guess.
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grasp at straws »
To guess randomly at or pursue any apparent option, as due to lack of options or information.
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hand waving »
Discussion or argumentation involving approximation, vagueness, educated guessing, or the attempt to explain or excuse vagaries.
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in shape »
I guess I'd better get my room in shape if I have guests.
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it takes all kinds to make a world »
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike.He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds.
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no prize for guessing »
Used to form expressions emphasizing the unsurprising nature of what follows.
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odd one out »
A visual puzzle where the guesser has to choose which word/picture/symbol etc. does not fit with the others.
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play it by ear »
To do something by guessing, intuition, or trial and error; to react to events as they occur.
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seat-of-the-pants »
Done by feel, guess, or trial and error rather than by careful planning, thought or technique.
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second-guess »
Presumably from trying to guess with second sight.
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second-guess »
Presumably from trying to improve with a second stab.
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shot in the dark »
A guess, attempt, or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge.
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take a stab at »
To guess.
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what do I know »
Implies that a statement is based on a guess or assumption rather than on knowledge or evidence.
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