English Expression · Native
guess what
Used to introduce a surprising outcome or one that the hearer is not expected to try to guess
Pronunciation: say guess what
Meaning
Used to introduce a surprising outcome or one that the hearer is not expected to try to guess.
Example
She started down on one end, and whether she knew you or not, she walked right up to you, got six inches away from your face, and said, “Guess what, I won!”
She started down on one end, and whether she knew you or not, she walked right up to you, got six inches away from your face, and said, “Guess what, I won!”
Practice tips
- Practice guess what out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for native-level learners.