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Lagataw Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Can we use "Guess what?!" for bad news?

Can we use the expression "Guess what!" for bad news?

e.g.

Guess what! I lost my wallet yesterday.
  

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Yes, for small bad news. For big bad news, it is unwise: ( X ) Guess what? Your brother got hit by an 18-wheeler !

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Yes, for small bad news. For big bad news, it is unwise: (X) Guess what? Your brother got hit by an 18-wheeler!