Miss your guess

phrase

To guess or estimate something incorrectly.

If you think she'll forgive you immediately, you might miss your guess.

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Pro Tip 1/3

It's often used when someone makes an incorrect prediction about an outcome or future event.

He missed his guess thinking it would rain today; the weather is clear.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Miss your guess’ is not about physical aim, it's about being wrong in decision or opinion.

You'd miss your guess if you assume all cats hate water; some actually enjoy it!

Pro Tip 3/3

This phrase is more common in casual speech rather than formal writing or advanced discussions.

If you miss your guess on the trivia question, we'll lose the game.

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