Phrase guide
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(of a feeling, belief, etc.) Derived from instinct, intuition, or an ingrained inclination.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, idiomatic
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
prep_phrase
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, one's, bones: especially, referring to rheumatic aches sensitive to atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
The figurative sense has a linguistic life of its own as a metaphor comparable with others such as at the heart of it all, but it is also related to the literal theme that people with rheumatism can feel weather changes in their bones and joints.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
