guess what? vs You know what?

Both 'Guess what?' and 'You know what?' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are both used to introduce surprising or exciting information in a conversation. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the tone you want to convey.

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guess what?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce surprising or exciting information in a conversation.

This phrase is used to invite someone to make a guess about something surprising or exciting that the speaker is about to reveal.

Examples:

Guess what? I got a promotion at work!
Guess what? I saw your favorite singer at the mall.
Guess what? We're going on a trip to Paris next week.
Guess what? I won the lottery!
Guess what? I'm getting married!

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I called Sammy and guess what?
knocked on doors, but guess what?
Coming, Mateo, and guess what?
I can't quit, because guess what?
And guess what? We won it hands down.
Reverend Gary did the math, and guess what?
Denniston gave me the Beale cipher, and guess what?
And then, guess what? You have to deal with it again.
Come on, twitter! I'd like pictures] And guess what? Yes there was.
We located Olivetti's Ford truck and guess what?
And sunlight would work, but guess what?
So, I lifted Kelton Franks finger prints from his home address, and guess what?
Asked for $20 million and guess what?
I'm at the restaurant, and guess what?
I just received a cable from Supreme headquarters, ... and guess what?
You took in thousands of our people, but guess what?
But when it was all over, guess what?
Just got back from my physical and guess what?
Since I'm in Califórnia, guess what?
I have never seen bleeping like that, so guess what?

Alternatives:

You know what?
Did you hear?
Can you believe?
Listen to this!
Check this out!

You know what?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce surprising or exciting information in a conversation.

This phrase is used to share surprising or exciting information with someone in a conversational manner.

Examples:

You know what? I aced my exam!
You know what? I found your lost keys.
You know what? I'm going to be a parent!
You know what? I got a new job.
You know what? I won a contest.

Alternatives:

Guess what?
Did you hear?
Can you believe?
Listen to this!
Check this out!

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