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UK//ænd ɡɛs wɒt//US//ænd ɡɛs wɑt//

Meaning of And guess what

A phrase introducing surprising information.

In simple words: A phrase used to introduce surprising information.

And guess what in a sentence

  • And guess what, I got the job I applied for!
  • And guess what, we won the game last night!
  • And guess what, she’s coming to visit!
  • And guess what, they are finally moving in together!
  • And guess what, my birthday is next week!

How to use And guess what

Use in casual conversations to grab attention before sharing surprising news. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine someone pointing and revealing a secret after saying 'And guess what!'

Related words

Collocations with And guess what

  • And guess what, I have news
  • And guess what, you’ll be surprised
  • And guess what, it gets better

Synonyms for And guess what

  • You'll never believe this
  • Guess what happened
  • Surprise!

Common mistakes with And guess what

  • Using in formal writing.
  • Not following with interesting news.
  • Too hesitant when saying it.

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Frequently asked questions about And guess what

What does And guess what mean?

A phrase used to introduce surprising information.

What is the definition of And guess what?

A phrase introducing surprising information.

How do you use And guess what in a sentence?

And guess what, I got the job I applied for!

Can you give another example of And guess what?

And guess what, we won the game last night!

What are synonyms for And guess what?

Common alternatives include You'll never believe this, Guess what happened, Surprise!.

What words go with And guess what?

It commonly pairs with And guess what, I have news, And guess what, you’ll be surprised, And guess what, it gets better.

What are common mistakes when using And guess what?

Using in formal writing. Not following with interesting news. Too hesitant when saying it.

How do you pronounce And guess what?

US: //ænd ɡɛs wɑt//, UK: //ænd ɡɛs wɒt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is And guess what formal or informal?

"And guess what" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use And guess what?

Use in casual conversations to grab attention before sharing surprising news. Avoid in formal contexts.