feel it in (one's) bones



feel it in (one's) bones

To sense something strongly and intuitively. Please stay home tonight—this storm is going to be bad, I feel it in my bones. I know you don't agree with her decision, but she feels it in her bones that this is the best thing to do.
See also: bone, feel

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BÁRbara-Portuguese, Spanish
Michiel-Dutch
Gauhar-Arabic
Lalawethika-Native American, Shawnee
Toiba-Yiddish
Grant[grænt]