on second thought

English

Alternative forms

on second thoughts

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

on second thought

(US, idiomatic) After reconsidering; on further consideration.
Synonyms: then again, upon further thought

I originally thought that it was a good idea, but on second thought I'm not so sure.

Related terms

have second thoughts

Translations

then again — see then again

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