ON SECOND THOUGHT Definition & Meaning

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Resulting from a revised opinion or change of mind, as in I thought I'd go to the movies, but on second thought I'd rather stay home . Similarly, have second thoughts means “change one's mind,” as in I've had second thoughts about moving to Florida . This idiom alludes to ideas that come later. [Mid-1600s]

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Or, on second thought, maybe it wouldn’t be a surprise.

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On second thought, however, it’s more complicated than that.

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On second thought, no: that would be like trying to count every pine needle in Yosemite.

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But only two hours after this promise, Linn says the landlord texted to say: "On second thought, I want you to move out."

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“On second thought, I will make a deal with you.”

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