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Значение идиомы second-guess
[second-guess] {v. phr.} 1. To criticize another’s decision withadvantage of hindsight.
The losing team’s coach is alwayssecond-guessed.
2. To guess what someone else intends or would thinkor do.
Television planners try to second-guess the public.
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