Which one is correct?
"something doesn't feel right" or "something doesn't add up"?

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something doesn't feel right

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a feeling that something is wrong or off.

This phrase is used when you have a gut feeling that something is not as it should be, without necessarily having concrete evidence to support it.

Examples:

  • I don't know why, but something doesn't feel right about this situation.
  • Her explanation seemed plausible, but something doesn't feel right to me.

Alternatives:

  • something seems off
  • something feels wrong
  • something is amiss
  • something is fishy
  • something is not quite right

something doesn't add up

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express suspicion that the information or facts provided are inconsistent or do not make sense.

This phrase is used when you suspect that there are discrepancies or inconsistencies in the information you have received.

Examples:

  • The numbers in the report don't add up; something doesn't add up here.
  • Her story keeps changing, and it just doesn't add up.

Alternatives:

  • something is inconsistent
  • something is not logical
  • something is not making sense
  • something is not adding up
  • something is not coherent
Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Something doesn't feel right' is used when you have a gut feeling that something is wrong or off, while 'something doesn't add up' is used when you suspect that the facts or information provided do not make sense or are inconsistent.

Last Updated: March 25, 2024

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