I guess (so).

I guess (so).
I guess (so). & I believe so. & I expect (so). & I suppose (so). & I suspect (so). & I think so.
a vague expression of assent. (Frequently, in speech,

suppose

is reduced to '

spose

, and

expect

and

suspect

are reduced to '

spect

. The apostrophe is not always shown.) •

Tom: Will it rain today? Bob: I suppose so.

Sue: Happy? Bill: I 'spect. Sue: You don't sound happy. Bill: I guess not.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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