on second thought (/ɒn ˈsɛkənd θɔːt/)
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🔊 /ɒn ˈsɛkənd θɔːt/
Meaning
Meaning: after reconsidering
Used when you change your opinion after thinking about it again.
Examples
🗣 I’ll have tea — on second thought, make it coffee.
Etymology
From the idea of a ‘second’ round of thought leading to a new decision.
How & Where It’s Used
Common when changing your mind.
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Tags: idiom