back a hunch

Frequency: 5.03.5 per million words

to support an intuitive feeling, often with resources like money

hunchVERB + HUNCH

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Examples (10)

  • He decided to back his hunches with serious money.
  • Despite the risks, she chose to back her hunch and invest in the startup.
  • The detective had a strong feeling and decided to back his hunch by pursuing a less obvious lead.
  • It's always nerve-wracking to back a hunch when you have limited information.
  • They urged him not to back his hunch without concrete evidence.
  • Sometimes, you just have to back your hunch and trust your instincts.
  • The company was hesitant to back his hunch for a new product line.
  • If I had backed my hunch yesterday, I would have won the lottery.
  • She learned to back her hunch after years of experience in the market.
  • Are you willing to back your hunch with your own reputation?