take a guess/make an educated guess

[amigo]

Hi teachers,

What is the difference in meaning if I say

"I'll just take a guess."

"I'll make an educated guess" ,why not just "I'll make a guess"?

[Natalie27]

Hi teachers,

What is the difference in meaning if I say

"I'll just take a guess."

"I'll make an educated guess" ,why not just "I'll make a guess"?

An educated guess is when you guess based on your own experience and knowledge. Nothing more to it.