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Is it correct to say 'my instinct ticks'?
Context: Everything seemed normal but my instinct just ticked, which saved me from getting into a toxic relationship.
Is it correct to say 'my instinct ticks'?
Context: Everything seemed normal but my instinct just ticked, which saved me from getting into a toxic relationship.
Context: Everything seemed normal but my instinct just ticked, which saved me from getting into a toxic relationship.
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No, instead use "my instincts kicked in." So the complete sentence would be: "Everything seemed normal, but my instincts kicked in and saved me from getting into a toxic relationship."
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No, instead use "my instincts kicked in." So the complete sentence would be: "Everything seemed normal, but my instincts kicked in and saved me from getting into a toxic relationship."
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