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second thought
noun
Often second thoughts. reservation about a previous action, position, decision, judgment, or the like.
He had second thoughts about his decision.
second thought
noun
(usually plural) a revised opinion or idea on a matter already considered
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of second thought1
Idioms and Phrases
on second thought, after reconsideration.
On second thought, I don't think I'll go.
Example Sentences
The message was placed on social media, she said, to help connect with residents who might have second thoughts about contacting police because of the immigration raids.
If only life itself were that simple, for activities many people undertake with barely a second thought - shopping for example - can lead to her taking fairly unusual measures.
Then: “On second thought, I changed my mind.”
She bought a $350 VIP ticket a month ago but had second thoughts once the ICE raids began.
Prosecuting, Mr Stephen Wood KC said that having stabbed Ms Akter, Mr Masum moved away from the scene and "left her for dead without a second thought for her or, indeed, the baby".
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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