Collocation
I know the feeling.
An expression used to show empathy or understanding towards someone else's experience, often a negative or challenging one, by indicating that you have experienced something similar yourself.
Definition
'I know the feeling.' is a common English collocation. An expression used to show empathy or understanding towards someone else's experience, often a negative or challenging one, by indicating that you have experienced something similar yourself.
I + know + the feeling
“When she said she was exhausted after a long week, I immediately replied, 'I know the feeling!'”
Examples
- When he complained about his Monday morning blues, I said, 'I know the feeling.'
- She mentioned how difficult it was to balance work and family, and I could genuinely say, 'I know the feeling.'
- After pulling an all-nighter to finish the project, he looked at me and groaned, 'Man, I know the feeling.'
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- He expressed frustration over a technical glitch, and I quickly responded, 'Oh, believe me, I know that feeling all too well.'
- When my friend described feeling overwhelmed, I simply nodded and said, 'I know the feeling.'
- Having gone through a similar situation myself, I truly knew the feeling of uncertainty he was describing.
- You're stressed about the upcoming exam? I know the feeling; I've been there before.
- She hated packing for trips, and her sister just smiled, 'Yeah, I know the feeling.'
- My colleague was struggling with writer's block, and I empathized, 'I know the feeling; it's the worst.'
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