ON SECOND THOUGHT Definition & Meaning

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on second thought

Resulting from a revised opinion or change of mind, as in I thought I'd go to the movies, but on second thought I'd rather stay home. Similarly, have second thoughts means “change one's mind,” as in I've had second thoughts about moving to Florida. This idiom alludes to ideas that come later. [Mid-1600s]

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Or, on second thought, maybe it wouldn’t be a surprise.

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On second thought, however, it’s more complicated than that.

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On second thought, no: that would be like trying to count every pine needle in Yosemite.

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But only two hours after this promise, Linn says the landlord texted to say: "On second thought, I want you to move out."

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“On second thought, I will make a deal with you.”

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