feel a lurch

Frequency: 6.54.9 per million words

To perceive a sudden movement, often internally (e.g., in one's stomach).

lurchVERB + lurch

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feel

Examples (10)

  • John felt a lurch of fear in his stomach.
  • I always feel a lurch when the plane takes off.
  • She felt a lurch of sadness as he walked away.
  • You might feel a sudden lurch if the car hits a pothole.
  • He will probably feel a lurch in his heart when he sees her again.
  • The rollercoaster made me feel a lurch right in my chest.
  • Did you feel a lurch as the boat swayed?
  • Sometimes, I feel a strange lurch in my stomach before an important presentation.
  • We felt a lurch of excitement as the music started.
  • If you feel a sudden lurch while riding, hold on tight.