The pit of your/the stomach

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Emotional Indicator

Used metaphorically to express deep emotional responses, especially negative ones like fear or anxiety.

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At the thought of speaking publicly, he felt a churning in the pit of his stomach.

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Intensity Marker

Emphasizes the strong intensity of a feeling, often uncomfortable or unpleasant.

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She had a gnawing sensation in the pit of her stomach before the results were announced.

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Not Physical

Despite referring to a body part, it's about feelings, not physical conditions.

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News of the accident left him with dread in the pit of his stomach.

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