gut feeling gut feeling {n. phr.} An instinctive reaction. I have a gut feeling that they will never get married in spite of all they say. Categories: add yours add yours feelings {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 » In RussianTo section: G Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss Discuss