gut factor
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Meaning · English
an instinctive feeling that something is right or wrong
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một cảm giác trực giác rằng một thứ gì đó đúng hoặc sai
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Literally: a factor related to the gut
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
I didn't have any concrete evidence, but my gut factor told me to trust him
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “gut factor” mean?
an instinctive feeling that something is right or wrong Literally: a factor related to the gut
Is “gut factor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.