second-guess



second-guess someone

to try to predict what some person will do before it is known to anyone, including the person. There is no point in trying to second-guess Bob. He is completely unpredictable.

second-guess somebody/something

 
1. to try to guess what will happen or what someone will do It's not for us to second-guess the court's decision - we'll just have to wait and see.
2. to criticize someone's actions or an event after it has happened It's easy to second-guess the team's coach - but let's face it, he made big mistakes.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MerrickMER-ikEnglish (Rare)
ŠPela-Slovene
Rebekah[ri'bekə]
LorieLAWR-eeEnglish
Brynhildr-Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian
Katsukah-tsooJapanese