take a guess

take a guess

To make a prediction, estimate, or conjecture; to guess. If I had to take a guess, I'd say that it's the cooling system that failed. You won't be penalized for taking a guess, so be sure not to leave any questions unanswered.
See also: guess, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take a guess

 and hazard a guess; make a guess
to guess. Even if you don't know, please take a guess. If you don't know the answer, hazard a guess.
See also: guess, take
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • make a guess
  • a stab in the dark
  • what do I know
  • What does (one) know?
  • at a guess
  • you'll never guess
  • guess at
  • guess at (something)