Gut feeling

Pronunciation: /ˈɡət ˈfiɫɪŋ/

Gut feeling (noun)

  1. A strong sense in your body that something is true or will happen, even without clear evidence.
  2. A quick guess based on experience and emotions, which may be right but is not fully supported by facts.

Examples

  • I followed my gut feeling and the plan worked.
  • Her gut feeling told her to wait, and she was right.