second thoughts

1. see on second thought.

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.

From Los Angeles Times

She bought a $350 VIP ticket a month ago but had second thoughts once the ICE raids began.

From Los Angeles Times

A postgraduate student from South Korea says she is having second thoughts about going home for the summer because she fears she won't be able to re-enter the US.

From BBC

Three years later, with less than half of the 1,716-acre project completed, dozens of companies interested in leasing the land are having second thoughts.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump was originally expected to pick either Wall Street mogul Howard Lutnick or hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, but is now reportedly having second thoughts.

From Salon

Related Words

• U-turn 
• about-face 
• reversal 
• turnabout 
• volte-face