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

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something just 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 or is out of place.

Examples:

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

Alternatives:

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

something just doesn't add up

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express suspicion about inconsistencies or discrepancies in a situation.

This phrase is used when you suspect that the facts or details of a situation do not make sense or are not consistent.

Examples:

  • The numbers in the report just don't add up.
  • Her story doesn't add up with what we know.

Alternatives:

  • something is inconsistent
  • something doesn't make sense
  • something is not logical
  • something is contradictory
  • something is puzzling
Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Something just doesn't feel right' is used when you have a gut feeling that something is wrong or off, while 'something just doesn't add up' is used when you suspect that there are inconsistencies or discrepancies in a situation.

Last Updated: March 25, 2024

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