English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "let me guess"
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Let me guess, she didn't want to let go of the scoop.
This means someone did not want to give up an exclusive piece of information or news story.
From Faded Threads, Episode 45
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker guesses that she did not want to give up the exclusive scoop.
Usage Scenario
Use it in media or work contexts when talking about someone holding onto a story. The phrase is newsroom-specific and not very general.
Better ways to say it
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She didn't want to let go of the scoop.
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She wouldn't give up the scoop.
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