second thought
Use Second thought in a sentencesecond thought
noun
Idioms 1.
Often, second thoughts. reservation about a previous action, position, decision, judgment, or the like: He had second thoughts about his decision.
2.
on second thought, after reconsideration: On second thought, I don't think I'll go.
Also, sec·ond-thought.
Origin:
1625–35
1625–35
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| second thought | |
| —n | |
| (usually plural) a revised opinion or idea on a matter already considered | |
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Second thought
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example sentences
His second thought was how to keep the fire from the seaside sparrows' nests.
Most people do not give a second thought to maintaining other investments, such as cars, homes or boats.
The true sign of intelligence is not giving it a second thought.
We have grown accustomed to turning on a faucet for a drink or throwing a load into the clothes washer without a second thought.
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