on second thought
idiom
US
: after thinking about something again
On second thought, I think I'll go after all.
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Which, on second thought, may not have been the best idea.
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Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
Make a new album Ehhhh, on second thought … when’s the last time these guys put out a great album?
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2024
But on second thought, there is bipartisan agreement in Congress on several major economic policy issues.
—Alan S. Blinder, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2023
Consider who or what in your world are Giving Trees — seemingly abundant resources that, on second thought, are finite and dwindling.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
Or, on second thought: Exactly. Rangers Be the smartest Rangers fan.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
Which, on second thought, is not much of a surprise.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 June 2021
Or, on second thought, snag one and secure what will be a quality niche throwback outfit in the 2040s.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 14 Mar. 2023
Actually, on second thought, who knows?
—Vulture, 29 Nov. 2022
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Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
Make a new album Ehhhh, on second thought … when’s the last time these guys put out a great album?
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2024
But on second thought, there is bipartisan agreement in Congress on several major economic policy issues.
—Alan S. Blinder, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2023
Consider who or what in your world are Giving Trees — seemingly abundant resources that, on second thought, are finite and dwindling.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
Or, on second thought: Exactly. Rangers Be the smartest Rangers fan.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
Which, on second thought, is not much of a surprise.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 June 2021
Or, on second thought, snag one and secure what will be a quality niche throwback outfit in the 2040s.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 14 Mar. 2023
Actually, on second thought, who knows?
—Vulture, 29 Nov. 2022
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“On second thought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20second%20thought. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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