Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to feel something in your bones
idiom
/tə fil ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn jʊər boʊnz/
Definition
To have a strong intuition or deep-seated belief about something, often without any clear evidence.
Examples
- I can feel it in my bones that this project will be a success.
- She felt it in her bones that he was lying to her.
- After years of experience, I know when a big storm is coming; I can feel it in my bones.
Meaning
The phrase suggests that a person senses or knows something instinctively, as if it is ingrained within their very being.
Synonyms
- to sense intuitively
- to know in your gut
- to have a premonition
