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.
See also:
  • 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