意味
Used to say that you do not know the answer to a question, just like the other person.
文化的背景
In the US, this phrase is often used with a shrug and a smile. It's a way to be 'folksy' and approachable, showing that you don't take yourself too seriously as an expert. British speakers might use this with a touch of dry humor or irony, especially when the answer is obviously impossible to know. While the literal translation is understood, Japanese learners should be careful using it with superiors, as it might seem too informal or like you aren't trying hard enough to find the answer. Germans value directness and expertise. Using this phrase too often in a professional setting might make you seem uninformed, so use it only for things truly outside your control.
Use a Shrug
This phrase is almost always accompanied by a physical shrug of the shoulders. It helps convey the 'I don't know' meaning visually.
Don't use with experts
If you ask a professional a question in their field and they say this, it's a sign they might not be very good at their job!
意味
Used to say that you do not know the answer to a question, just like the other person.
Use a Shrug
This phrase is almost always accompanied by a physical shrug of the shoulders. It helps convey the 'I don't know' meaning visually.
Don't use with experts
If you ask a professional a question in their field and they say this, it's a sign they might not be very good at their job!
Add 'Honestly'
Adding 'Honestly' or 'To be honest' at the beginning makes you sound even more sincere.
自分をテスト
Complete the idiom with the correct words.
I don't know why the train is late. Your ______ is as ______ as mine.
The fixed idiom is 'Your guess is as good as mine.'
Which response is most appropriate for the situation?
Situation: A stranger asks you what time the next solar eclipse will be visible from this exact spot.
Since you likely don't know the exact time of a solar eclipse, this phrase is a polite way to admit ignorance.
Choose the best line to complete the conversation.
A: 'Do you think the price of gas will go down next week?' B: '_________________'
Gas prices are hard to predict, making this the perfect situation for the idiom.
Identify the grammatically correct version of the phrase.
Which sentence is correct?
The phrase requires 'as good as' and the possessive pronoun 'mine'.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Guess vs. Knowledge
練習問題バンク
4 問題I don't know why the train is late. Your ______ is as ______ as mine.
The fixed idiom is 'Your guess is as good as mine.'
Situation: A stranger asks you what time the next solar eclipse will be visible from this exact spot.
Since you likely don't know the exact time of a solar eclipse, this phrase is a polite way to admit ignorance.
A: 'Do you think the price of gas will go down next week?' B: '_________________'
Gas prices are hard to predict, making this the perfect situation for the idiom.
Which sentence is correct?
The phrase requires 'as good as' and the possessive pronoun 'mine'.
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よくある質問
10 問No, it's generally considered polite and friendly because it puts you and the other person on the same level.
Yes, it means the same thing, but 'Your guess is as good as mine' is much more common.
Yes, if you are discussing something unpredictable like future market trends or a client's reaction.
'I don't know' is a simple fact. 'Your guess is as good as mine' implies that *nobody* knows or that the information is unavailable to everyone.
It's great for emails or informal articles, but avoid it in very formal academic papers.
Not necessarily. It usually means you aren't even going to try to guess because there's no information.
It is used and understood in all major English-speaking countries.
No, 'good' is an adjective describing the noun 'guess.' 'Well' is an adverb and would be grammatically incorrect here.
Not really, though some people might just shrug and say 'Anyone's guess.'
Yes: 'Why did he leave the party so early?' 'Your guess is as good as mine.'
関連フレーズ
It's anyone's guess
similarNo one knows the answer.
Search me
synonymI have no idea.
I haven't the foggiest
synonymI don't have the slightest idea.
Beat's me
synonymI don't know.
The jury is still out
relatedA decision has not been made yet.
