second thought
or sec·ond-thought
noun
Often second thoughts. reservation about a previous action, position, decision, judgment, or the like: He had second thoughts about his decision.
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on second thought, after reconsideration: On second thought, I don't think I'll go.
Origin of second thought
First recorded in 1625–35
Words nearby second thought
second sex, second sheet, second sight, second story, second string, second thought, second thoughts, second to none, second tooth, second unit, second vatican council
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British Dictionary definitions for second thought
second thought
noun
(usually plural) a revised opinion or idea on a matter already considered
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