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Let me guess

🇬🇧 UK //lɛt mi ɡɛs// 🇺🇸 US //lɛt mi ɡɛs//

Meaning of Let me guess

A phrase used to indicate you're trying to figure something out.

In simple words: I will try to find out what you mean.

Let me guess in a sentence

• Let me guess, you love coffee more than tea.
• Let me guess, you were late because of traffic.
• Let me guess, you’ve been watching that new show?
• Let me guess, your favorite color is blue.
• Let me guess, you didn’t like the movie?

How to use Let me guess

Use when you want to show you are thinking or trying to interpret someone's words. Common in conversations. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of 'guessing' what's in a 'letter' to remember this phrase.

Related words

Collocations with Let me guess

• let me take a guess
• I can guess
• let me not guess

Synonyms for Let me guess

• I think
• I believe
• Let me see
• I'll say
• I suppose

Common mistakes with Let me guess

• Using it in formal situations where a more professional phrase is preferred.
• Not using it in the correct context, such as when certainty is required.

Frequently asked questions about Let me guess

What does Let me guess mean?

I will try to find out what you mean.

What is the definition of Let me guess?

A phrase used to indicate you're trying to figure something out.

How do you use Let me guess in a sentence?

Let me guess, you love coffee more than tea.

Can you give another example of Let me guess?

Let me guess, you were late because of traffic.

What are synonyms for Let me guess?

Common alternatives include I think, I believe, Let me see, I'll say, I suppose.

What words go with Let me guess?

It commonly pairs with let me take a guess, I can guess, let me not guess.

What are common mistakes when using Let me guess?

Using it in formal situations where a more professional phrase is preferred. Not using it in the correct context, such as when certainty is required.

How do you pronounce Let me guess?

US: //lɛt mi ɡɛs//, UK: //lɛt mi ɡɛs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Let me guess?

Use when you want to show you are thinking or trying to interpret someone's words. Common in conversations. Avoid in very formal contexts.