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have a guess vs take a guess

Both "have a guess" and "take a guess" are correct, interchangeable, and refer to making an attempt to answer or solve something without being certain.
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Last updated: August 11, 2024 • 33389 views

have a guess

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when asking someone to make an attempt at guessing something without being sure of the answer.

Examples:

  • I don't know the answer. Why don't you have a guess?
  • Go on, have a guess at how many jellybeans are in the jar.
  • May 29, 2018 ... They're all correct. "Take a guess" is mainly used in North America, while "have a guess" is the standard expression in countries where British English is ...
  • Nov 12, 2011 ... " Have a guess!" is good colloquial English. We use this structure a lot, instead of using just the relevant verb, to issue an invitation rather ...
  • 4 days ago ... i just found this titanfall 2 leak: does anyone have a guess at what this could mean? i think its titan wallrunning.
  • Oct 29, 2023 ... Sunday smiler: Have a guess as to the industry/profession that this image could be referencing. I saw it shared by a magician but I don't ...
  • Jun 8, 2024 ... rather than take a gander. This is to have a look. Take a guess is exactly that, have a guess at something. Upvote 21. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jun 26, 2024 ... Anyone have a guess on how long it will be until can swim in the lake again?
  • Jan 19, 2011 ... Have a guess at the magnifications. Facebook · Twitter · Youtube. Have a guess at the magnifications. mcooke999. By mcooke999. January 19, 2011 ...
  • Jul 17, 2024 ... Anyone have a guess as to how this multi-lighting lane pass will work. I see you get 1 tier 1 ride and 2 others in advance.

Alternatives:

  • take a guess
  • make a guess
  • give it a shot
  • hazard a guess
  • venture a guess

take a guess

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when asking someone to make an attempt at guessing something without being sure of the answer.

Examples:

  • I have no idea. Can you take a guess?
  • Take a guess at how many balloons are in the box.
  • Jun 28, 2020 ... Seems like they're both grammatically correct. For example: I don't know how old she is, I can only make/take a guess.
  • Jun 8, 2024 ... 21 votes, 47 comments. I cannot agree with my friend on this topic. One of us has been arguing that take a gander can mean take a guess, ...
  • 24 hours ago ... Does anyone want to take a guess as to what is going on here? (You're also free to quietly walk away from this post. )
  • 18 hours ago ... Take a guess on what the loadouts are. r/titanfall - Take a guess on what the loadouts ...
  • Oct 11, 2024 ... 137 likes, 3 comments - hevesh5 on October 11, 2024: "take a guess how this topples (stay tuned for a deep dive on this "Turtle Field" ...
  • Sep 19, 2024 ... Want to take a guess at how old this gorgeous woman is? She's the oldest Home Depot employee in the country. Born and raised in Louisville ...
  • Sep 19, 2024 ... Want to take a guess at how old this gorgeous woman is? She's the oldest Home Depot employee in the country. Born and raised in Louisville ...
  • Jun 28, 2020 ... Take a guess is normally used in light hearted jokes and convos or sarcastic remarks. So, an example would be: Lighthearted Convo/joke: ”Hey ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... Take a guess what Roach said to make Sherry Herschend belly laugh……
  • A fruit botanically, and a vegetable nutritionally. take a guess. How many seeds are on an average strawberry? strawberries.

Alternatives:

  • have a guess
  • make a guess
  • give it a shot
  • hazard a guess
  • venture a guess

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