You'll never guess Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈjuɫ/ /ˈnɛvɝ/ /ˈɡɛs

YOOL NEV-er GESS

UK

juːl/ /nˈɛvɐ/ /ɡˈɛs

YOOL NEV-uh GESS

Definition

A phrase used to introduce surprising or unexpected news, meaning the listener probably cannot imagine what is coming.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and commonly used to create suspense before sharing a story or surprise. Usually placed at the start of a sentence. Often followed by the actual surprising statement. Not used in formal writing.

• Spanish: nunca adivinarás - no te imaginas
• Portuguese (BR): você nunca vai adivinhar - nem imagina
• Portuguese (PT): nunca vais adivinhar - nem imaginas
• Chinese (Simplified): 你绝对想不到
• Chinese (Traditional): 你絕對想不到
• Hindi: तुम कभी नहीं सोच सकते
• Arabic: لن تصدق
• Bengali: তুমি কখনও আন্দাজ করতে পারবে না
• Russian: ты никогда не угадаешь
• Japanese: 絶対に当てられないよ
• Vietnamese: bạn sẽ không bao giờ đoán được
• Korean: 너 절대 맞혀보지 못할 거야
• Turkish: asla tahmin edemezsin
• Urdu: تم کبھی اندازہ نہیں لگا سکتے
• Indonesian: kamu tidak akan pernah bisa menebaknya

Example Sentences

You'll never guess what happened today!

basic

You'll never guess who I saw at the store.

basic

You'll never guess my test score.

basic

You'll never guess how I got this job—it's a crazy story.

natural

Seriously, you'll never guess what my brother did last night.

natural

Wait till you hear this—you'll never guess who called me out of the blue.

natural