❌ You’ve Got Another Guess Coming: Embracing Mistakes with Humor 🤔
Meaning and Origin
Definition: This phrase means being wrong or mistaken but highlights the opportunity to reconsider and correct one’s error. It gives the mistaken individual a ‘second chance’ to think things through.
Originating in the first half of the 1900s, it was cemented into modern lexicon through C. Day Lewis’s usage in Child of Misfortune (1939): “If you think that’s your doing, you’ve got another guess coming.”
Related Expressions, Proverbs, and Idioms
- Back to the drawing board: Starting something again after a failure or mistake.
- Let’s run that up the flagpole and see who salutes it: Propose an idea to see who supports it.
- Err on the side of caution: When unsure, take the safer route.
- Turn over a new leaf: Start afresh.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms:
- “You’ve got it wrong”
- “Think again”
- “Reconsider your stance”
Antonyms:
- “Spot on”
- “Nailed it”
- “Precisely”
Humorous Quotes
- “To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer.” - Paul R. Ehrlich
- “Mistakes are proof that you are trying.” - Unknown
- “We learn from failure, not from success!” – Bram Stoker
References in Literature and Entertainment
- Books:
- Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson
- Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning by Leslie Odom Jr.
- Movies:
- Groundhog Day (1993) - Reliving the same day offers endless do-overs and second chances.
- Edge of Tomorrow (2014) - Science fiction take on learning from mistakes through repeated experiences.
- Songs and Poetry:
- “My Way” by Frank Sinatra - Embracing mistaken paths along one’s journey.
- “Fix You” by Coldplay - The transformative power of making mistakes and learning from them.
### What does "You've got another guess coming" imply?
- [x] You are wrong but have a chance to correct it.
- [ ] Try guessing another lottery number.
- [ ] Your guess was so amusing, try again for laughs.
- [ ] Be careful with what you predict next time.
> **Explanation**: The phrase suggests that the person is mistaken but has a chance to reconsider and rectify their error.
### Which of these idioms similarly suggests reconsideration of a stance?
- [ ] Spitting in the wind
- [ ] Burning the midnight oil
- [x] Back to the drawing board
- [ ] Kicking the bucket
> **Explanation**: "Back to the drawing board" means starting over due to a mistake, similar to reconsidering an errant guess.
### True or False: "Turn over a new leaf" is about making a fresh start.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation**: Absolutely true—starting fresh is the essence of "turn over a new leaf".
Farewell Thought: Mistakes are but moments of learning disguised in humor’s cloak. Embrace them, laugh, and let every error be a stepping stone towards wisdom.
