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to feel something in one's bones
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to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why
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Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "feel something in one's bones" and when to use it?
The idiom "feel something in one's bones" is rooted in the idea that a person has an intuitive or instinctive understanding of a situation or a strong conviction about something, often without concrete evidence or logical reasoning. It is used to suggest that the knowledge or feeling is so deep and fundamental that it seems to come from within a person, as if it originates in their very bones.
Examples
I feel it in my bones that this plan is going to work.
