English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i guess that's my cue" Mean?

Learn what "i guess that's my cue" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
End Argument

I guess that's my cue.

This means the speaker understands it is their signal to leave or stop speaking.

From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 31

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker realizes it is time for them to leave or step aside.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you want a polite exit from a conversation or awkward moment. It is common and natural in spoken English.

Better ways to say it

1
I guess that's my cue.
2
That's my cue.
3
I should go.

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