educated guess, an
educated guess
A thoughtful, well-reasoned guess; a guess with some basis in one's knowledge. Class, we've studied cells all semester. Take an educated guess as to what the answer might be.
See also: educated, guess
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
educated guess, an
A speculation based on past experience or knowledge, as in I'm not sure how much meat we need to feed twelve, but I'll make an educated guess and say six pounds . [Mid-1900s]
See also: educated
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- an educated guess
- educated guess
- at a guess
- a stab in the dark
- what do I know
- What does (one) know?
- take a guess
- make a guess