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
Ossian-Literature
Phestos-Biblical Greek
SeverinZE-ve-reen (German)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Lori[lɔri]
PyrrhusPIR-əs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
JaakoppiYAH:-kop-peeFinnish (Rare)