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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

Usage

Used when intuition or physical discomfort signals a truth

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Describes the sensation of pain felt deep within the body

Used in folk speech to describe profound intuition

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