English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "had a feeling" Mean?
Learn what "had a feeling" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
I had a feeling he's not a good man.
It means the speaker suspected he was bad or untrustworthy.
From She Is Mine, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone shares a judgment based on an uneasy feeling about a man.
Usage Scenario
Use it when explaining a gut feeling or suspicion about someone. It sounds natural in conversation, but it is still a personal judgment rather than proof.
Better ways to say it
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I had a feeling he wasn't a good guy.
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Something told me he wasn't a good man.
3
I didn't trust him from the start.
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