guess what
The phrase "guess what" is commonly used to introduce surprising or exciting news, often to build suspense or dramatize the announcement.
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Definition
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(informal)A phrase used to prompt someone to pay attention to surprising or exciting news.
Example
- Guess what, I just won the lottery!
- Guess what, we're going on a vacation next month!
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(informal, ironic)An expression used to introduce an unsurprising outcome, often with irony or sarcasm.
Example
- I've been trying to fix the car all day and – guess what – it's still not working.
- Guess what, he forgot his keys again.
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