get/have the feeling

get a/the feeling (that) (something is the case)

To develop a sense or suspicion that something is or may be the case. I get the feeling that you're mad at me. Did I do something wrong? I kept getting a feeling something was off about the whole situation, but I couldn't put my finger on it. A: "Did you hear that Henry and Jenna are getting divorced?" B: "No, but I'm not surprised. The last time I saw them, I got the feeling things were not great."

See also: feeling, get

have a/the feeling (that) (something is the case)

To have a sense or suspicion that something is the case. I have a feeling that she's mad at me, but I don't know what I did wrong. She has the feeling her application won't be accepted, but she's still hoping for the best. A: "Did you hear that Henry and Jenna are getting divorced?" B: "No, but I'm not surprised. The last time I saw them, I had a feeling things were not great."

See also: feeling, have

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get/have the ˈfeeling (that...)

feel that something is true although you have no direct knowledge or facts: I get the feeling that he’s got another girlfriend somewhere. ♢ Have you ever had the feeling that you were being watched?

See also: feeling, get, have

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