[General] "I'm lucky if I can tell you how many I found."

[Olympian]

Hello,

What is the exact meaning of this sentence -

"I'm lucky if I can tell you how many I found."

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This appears in the ABC news story about the recent school shooting in Connecticut, USA:

Asked how many bullets were fired, Carver said, "​

I'm lucky if I can tell you how many I found.​

"​

Does it mean he does not know? If so, is it same as "your guess is as good as mine" and "it is anyone's guess"?

Thank you

 

[JMurray]

I think your interpretation is correct. He is saying that there were so many bullets he could not easily estimate the number.

not a teacher

 

[Olympian]

Thank you JMurray.

 

[Rover_KE]

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