Wait, what did you just say? You're predicting $4 a gallon gasoline?. . . That's interesting. I hadn't heard that.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses surprise at a specific prediction about fuel costs, noting it is new information to them.
- In plain terms
- They are surprised by the news about high gas prices.
- What can you take from it?
- New economic forecasts can catch leaders off guard.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react to unexpected economic news?
- What sources do you trust for forecasts?
Another view
The quote does not confirm the accuracy of the prediction.
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