pit of the stomach

• Frase que designa la parte inferior y central del abdomen, a menudo asociada con una sensación interna de ansiedad, miedo o intuición.

A phrase referring to the lower central part of the abdomen, often associated with a visceral feeling of anxiety, fear, or intuition.

1. Physical sensation of anxietyB2informal

   The area in the middle of the abdomen where one feels a strong physical sensation, often associated with fear, nervousness, or a sudden emotional shock.

   nudo en el estómago

   • I felt a knot in the pit of my stomach before the interview.
   • The news hit him right in the pit of the stomach.
   • She had a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach when she saw the bill.

2. Intuition or gut feelingB2informal

   A deep, instinctive feeling or intuition about something, often negative.

   corazonada

   • In the pit of his stomach, he knew something was wrong.
   • She had a feeling in the pit of her stomach that they were lost.
   • Trust the pit of your stomach; it's usually right.