gut reaction en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) A visceral reaction that arises with little accompanying thought or even (sometimes) no thought.
Near-synonym: knee-jerk reaction
When he saw that lion leaping towards him, his gut reaction was to run.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gut reactions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
gut instinct · gut feeling · gut decision
Synonyms
Translations (6)
de Reaktion aus dem Bauch heraus (instantaneous reaction) · cmn 本能反應 /本能反应 (instantaneous reaction) · de Reaktion aus dem Bauch (instantaneous reaction) · fi selkäydinreaktio (instantaneous reaction) · de Bauchentscheidung (instantaneous reaction) · de instinktive Reaktion (instantaneous reaction)