Region: General | Usage example: I felt an ache in my bones that the decision was wrong

Ache in your bones

Meaning

A deep physical or instinctive feeling of certainty about something

Used when intuition or physical discomfort signals a truth

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Describes the sensation of pain felt deep within the body

Used in folk speech to describe profound intuition