Feel in your bones Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be very sure about something based on a strong feeling or instinct, rather than facts or evidence.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is informal and emphasizes certainty based on instinct or intuition. Often used with 'I' ('I feel it in my bones') to talk about future events or strong hunches. Not used for gentle feelings or when stating facts.
Example Sentences
I feel it in my bones that it will rain today.
basic
She feels in her bones that something good is coming.
basic
Do you ever just feel in your bones that you should call someone?
basic
I don't know why, but I just feel it in my bones that they'll win the game.
natural
You can feel it in your bones when something isn't right, can't you?
natural
Even before she announced it, I felt it in my bones that she was leaving.
natural