Meaning
A powerful or clear feeling, intuition, or understanding about something.
Cultural Background
Americans value 'gut feelings' in business. 'Strong sense' is a professional way to say 'my gut tells me'. British speakers use it to express polite disagreement or caution. In Japan, intuition is often valued, but people are more indirect. 'Strong sense' is used carefully. Germans value evidence. Using 'strong sense' is acceptable if you follow it with a logical reason.
Use it to sound confident
Using 'strong sense' shows you have thought about a topic.
Don't over-use it
If you use it too much, it sounds like you are guessing.
Meaning
A powerful or clear feeling, intuition, or understanding about something.
Use it to sound confident
Using 'strong sense' shows you have thought about a topic.
Don't over-use it
If you use it too much, it sounds like you are guessing.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
I have a _____ that we are going to win this game.
The phrase 'strong sense' describes an intuition.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
The phrase requires the indefinite article 'a'.
Match the situation to the best use of 'strong sense'.
You are in a meeting and want to suggest a new strategy.
This is the only option that expresses an opinion or intuition.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesI have a _____ that we are going to win this game.
The phrase 'strong sense' describes an intuition.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
The phrase requires the indefinite article 'a'.
You are in a meeting and want to suggest a new strategy.
This is the only option that expresses an opinion or intuition.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, use it for abstract ideas or feelings.
It is neutral and works in most settings.
'Strong sense' is more professional.
Related Phrases
Gut feeling
synonymAn intuitive feeling.
Sixth sense
similarA supernatural intuition.
Hunch
synonymA guess based on intuition.
Sense of purpose
builds onA strong feeling of direction.
