English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't go with my instincts" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't go with my instincts" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Confess
with my instincts
It means the speaker is admitting they ignored their intuition and now think that was a mistake.
From Runaway Bride, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She admits she did not trust her instincts.
Usage Scenario
Use this when reflecting on a bad decision or regret. It sounds natural in personal or emotional conversations.
Better ways to say it
1
I didn't go with my instincts.
2
I ignored my instincts.
3
I should have trusted my instincts.
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