get a twinge

Frequency: 7.00.8 per million words

to suddenly have the sensation of a twinge

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Examples (10)

  • I still get the occasional twinge of pain.
  • After the accident, he would often get a sharp twinge in his knee.
  • Every time she heard that song, she would get a twinge of nostalgia.
  • He tried to lift the heavy box, but immediately got a twinge in his back.
  • Watching his old team lose, he couldn't help but get a twinge of regret.
  • If you get a twinge in your side, you should probably rest.
  • Sometimes, even after all these years, I still get a twinge of sadness when I think of her.
  • She knew she shouldn't have eaten that, as she started to get a twinge in her stomach.
  • Don't be surprised if you get a twinge of jealousy when you see them together.
  • He was careful not to overexert himself, hoping not to get a twinge in his recovering ankle.