second nature

noun

: an acquired deeply ingrained habit or skill

after a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature

Examples of second nature in a Sentence

After a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature. speaking and thinking in Japanese simply became second nature to her during the years she spent in Kyoto

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Make sure employees are empowered to go above and beyond for clients, ensuring that exceptional service becomes second nature. —

Ken Thomas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Clad in black leather pants, smashing seemed second nature to this muscle man whose face was painted in a white death mask. —

Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Aug. 2024 Fast-forward 20 years, and investing has become second nature for Gen Z. Gone are the days of the '90s, when only a small portion of the population invested in stocks. —

Geoff Ira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 And over time, the tilt control became second nature. —

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