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go with one's gut

idiom
Meaning

To trust or follow an intuition or instinct, as opposed to an opinion based on a logical analysis.


Examples
SIMPLE

I usually go with my gut when making big decisions.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though the data looked confusing, she decided to go with her gut and invest in the new company.

COMPLEX

Faced with conflicting advice from his colleagues, he chose to ignore the logical arguments and go with his gut, trusting the intuition he had developed over years of experience.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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