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
Alford
Erle (2)URLEnglish
Oleksandr-Ukrainian
GottliebGAWT-leepGerman
Carolinakah-ro-LEE-nah (Italian, Spanish), ka-roo-LEE-nə (Portuguese), ker-ə-LIEN-ə (English), kar-ə-LIEN-ə (English)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Swedish
OpalineO-pə-leenEnglish (Rare)