your guess is as good as mine
your guess is as good as mine
Meaning:
- do not know the answer
- to have no idea
- don't know any more than the other person
Example:
- If you want to know which one is the best of these movies, well, your guess is as good as mine.
- “How far do you think this place is?” “Your guess is as good as mine.”
- “As to who will win this time, your guess is as good as mine.”
- I asked her when the shipment would arrive, she said “your guess is as good as mine.”
- “Do you know what he is doing?” “Your guess is as good as mine.”
- I asked the mechanic whether the device will work properly if repaired, he said “your guess is as good as mine.”
- “How long do you think we should have to wait for the bus?” “Your guess is as good as mine.”
- “Will this train reach on time?” “Your guess is as good as mine.”
Origin:
The origin of this phrase is not very clear, but it is a fairly recent phrase. It is a simple phrase and used very often.