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phrase. DEFINITIONS1. a feeling that you are certain is right, although you can give no good reason why. Beverly had a gut feeling there was something seriously wrong.
Why do we say gut feeling?
The gut-brain connection makes it possible for emotional experiences to register as gastrointestinal distress. When you feel anxious, fearful, or certain that something's wrong, you might experience stomach twinges, pain, or nausea. That's where the name “gut feeling” comes from.
Should I trust my gut feeling?
Listening to your gut shouldn't feel dangerous, Clark says: “Your gut instinct can be hijacked by your brain or clouded by fear. We should always trust our gut, but we may not always have genuine access to it.” This is why you need the analytical part of your brain to work with your gut.
