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second thought definition

second thought

a change in thought about a matter after reconsidering it
second thought Idioms

on second thought

after reconsideration

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second thought Usage Examples

Preposition: about

  • kind: Nobody even gives a second thought about this kind of thing here - it's just how the economy works.

Converse of object

  • have: Sadie thinks Ettie is silly for not telling Meg she is having second thoughts about life on the outside.
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