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Today's Expressions

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to not sit well with someone

to cause discomfort or unease · to feel wrong or unacceptable to someone

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for when a decision, an idea, or even a comment just doesn't feel right to you. 🤔 It's not about being physically sick, but more about an emotional or moral discomfort. Use it to gently express your disapproval or unease without being overly confrontational. 😬

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to have a funny feeling

to have an intuition that something is wrong or about to happen · a strange sense of unease

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you sense something isn't quite right, or you have a gut feeling about an upcoming situation, usually not a good one. 🕵️‍♀️ It's like your internal alarm bell is ringing! 🔔 You might not have solid proof, but your intuition is screaming. It's often used when you feel uneasy about a person, a place, or a decision.

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to have a pit in your stomach

feeling nervous · feeling uneasy · a sense of dread

What's the situation?

This expression perfectly describes that unsettling feeling you get when you're super nervous, anxious, or just have a bad feeling about something. 😬 It's like your stomach is doing flips! You might feel it before a big presentation or when you're waiting for important news. 📉

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to feel a bit off-kilter

to feel slightly unbalanced, uneasy, or not quite normal emotionally or mentally

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you're feeling a bit 'off' or unbalanced, but you can't quite pinpoint why. 🤔 It's like your internal compass is just slightly misaligned, making you feel a little uneasy or not quite yourself. It’s not necessarily sad or angry, just... a bit weird!

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to have a nagging feeling

to have a persistent, unpleasant intuition or worry · to feel uneasy about something

What's the situation?

Ever had that persistent little voice in the back of your head telling you something isn't quite right? 🧐 That's a nagging feeling! It's when you can't shake off a sense of unease or worry, even if you can't pinpoint exactly why. It's great for expressing subtle, persistent apprehension. 😬

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to feel some type of way

to have mixed or unspecified negative feelings about something · to be bothered or uneasy

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for those times when you're not exactly upset, but you're not entirely happy or comfortable either. 🤔 It's like your emotions are doing a complicated dance you can't quite name! Maybe someone said something that rubbed you the wrong way, or a situation just feels a bit off, and you simply 'feel some type of way' about it. It's super relatable for expressing those vague, hard-to-pin-down feelings.

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to be unsettled

feeling disturbed · slightly anxious or uneasy

What's the situation?

You just heard some unexpected news that left you feeling a little off-kilter. 😬 Maybe you're waiting for an important update, or something just doesn't feel quite right. This expression is perfect for those moments when you're not totally upset or angry, but definitely not at ease either!

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to have a bad feeling about something

to feel a sense of unease or apprehension about a situation or event · to instinctively feel that something is wrong or will go wrong

What's the situation?

You know that little voice in your head that whispers, 'Hmm, this doesn't feel right?' 🧐 That's exactly when you'd use 'to have a bad feeling about something.' It's perfect for when your gut tells you something might go wrong, even if you can't quite put your finger on why. It's often used before an event or decision where you feel uneasy. 🤔