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Definition of «gut»

The word "gut" can have several meanings depending on its context.

1) It is a slang term for stomach or intestines, as in "I feel something bad in my gut."

2) It can also refer to one's instinctive intuition or inner feelings about something, as in "I had a gut feeling that it was the right thing to do."

3) In some regions of England and Ireland, "gut" is used as an exclamation of surprise or disbelief. For example: "Gut! I didn't know that!"

Usage examples

  1. Trust your gut instinct when making important decisions.
  2. The news hit me like a punch to the gut, leaving me feeling shocked and upset.
  3. He has a strong gut feeling that something bad is about to happen.
  4. After eating that greasy pizza, I ended up with a stomachache and an upset gut.
  5. The team's performance was disappointing, and it's time to evaluate what went wrong with a gut check.
  6. She was so nervous before her presentation that she had butterflies in her gut.
  7. The advertisement was designed to appeal to consumers on a gut level, invoking emotional responses.
  8. I need to trust my gut and speak up if something doesn't feel right in this situation.
  9. The project required him to have the guts to take risks and push boundaries.
  10. The gut renovation of the old house transformed it into a modern and stylish living space.

Phrases with «gut»

Sentences with «gut»

  • In Part 2 of this series we will examine the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, proper vitamin D levels, and the importance of gut health in vitamin D absorption. (drstevenlin.com)
  • One of the doctors interviewed in the documentary explained how they were able to create the same variety of healthy gut bacteria in a baby born via c - section. (wellnessmama.com)
  • Therefore, focusing on a plant - based diet as outlined above will have benefits for gut health as well. (my.clevelandclinic.org)
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