gut feeling
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌt ˌfiːlɪŋ/
Definition
An instinctive belief or hunch that is not based on conscious reasoning or logical analysis.
Examples
I had a strong gut feeling that something was wrong before I even walked into the room.
He ignored his gut feeling and ended up regretting the business decision.
Sometimes you have to rely on a gut feeling when there is no time to weigh all the options.
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