Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anyone's guess

idiom

/ˈɛnɪˌwʌnz ɡɛs/

Definition

A situation where the outcome is uncertain or unknown, making it impossible to determine what will happen next.

Examples

With the weather so unpredictable, what the forecast will be for next week is anyone’s guess.
The outcome of the game is anyone’s guess; both teams are very evenly matched.
Where they will go for vacation this year is anyone’s guess.

Meaning

The phrase ‘anyone’s guess’ signifies that no one has the knowledge or ability to predict an outcome. It revolves around the idea that anything could happen, and thus, the result is left to speculation.