A/that sinking feeling

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noun phrase

A feeling of dread, anxiety, or fear.

When the test papers were handed out, there was a sinking feeling in his stomach.
Visual representation of "a/that sinking feeling" - A feeling of dread, anxiety, or fear

Often appears as...

  • had a sinking feeling
  • given a sinking feeling
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Intuition Trigger

The phrase often indicates a gut feeling that something bad is about to happen.

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As the dark clouds gathered, I had a sinking feeling about the trip.
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Not Literal

It's a metaphorical feeling, not a physical sinking.

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When she didn't answer her phone all night, I got that sinking feeling.
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Emotional Weight

The phrase carries an emotional weight and is often used during troubling or uncertain situations.

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Hearing the sirens in the distance, he felt a sinking feeling.
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