something tells one

phrase

One has a feeling, hunch or a gut feeling that (something is true).

“Something tells me the project is going to succeed.”

Meanings

phrase
  1. One has a feeling, hunch or a gut feeling that (something is true).

    Something tells me the project is going to succeed.

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APA

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Chicago

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