On second thought, maybe you should sell your house and move into an apartment.
•On second thought, let's not go to a movie.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
second thought — second thoughts 1) N SING: with brd neg, a N If you do something without a second thought, you do it without thinking about it carefully, usually because you do not have enough time or you do not care very much. This murderous lunatic could kill… … English dictionary
Second thought — Second Sec ond, a. [F., fr. L. secundus second, properly, following, fr. sequi to follow. See {Sue} to follow, and cf. {Secund}.] 1. Immediately following the first; next to the first in order of place or time; hence, occurring again; another;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
second thought — n. a change in thought about a matter after reconsidering it on second thought after reconsideration … English World dictionary
second thought — noun VERB + SECOND THOUGHT ▪ have second thoughts ▪ not give sth ▪ As for the money, don t give it a second thought. PREPOSITION ▪ on … Collocations dictionary
second thought — noun thinking again about a choice previously made (Freq. 1) he had second thoughts about his purchase • Syn: ↑reconsideration, ↑afterthought, ↑rethink • Derivationally related forms: ↑rethink ( … Useful english dictionary
second thought — n. 1) to have second thoughts about smt. 2) on second thought (AE)/on second thoughts (BE) ( after reconsideration ) 3) (misc.) without giving the matter a second thought * * * [ˌsekənd θɔːt] (misc.) without giving the matter a second thought to… … Combinatory dictionary
second thought — 1. Often, second thoughts. reservation about a previous action, position, decision, judgment, or the like: He had second thoughts about his decision. 2. on second thought, after reconsideration: On second thought, I don t think I ll go. Also,… … Universalium
second thought — noun 1 on second thoughts BrE on second thought AmE spoken used to say that you have changed your mind about something: I ll have a coffee please. Oh no, on second thought, make it a beer. 2 have second thoughts to change your mind, or start… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
second thought — {n.} A change of ideas or opinions resulting from more thought or study. * /Your second thoughts are very often wiser than your first ideas./ * /We decided to climb the mountain, but on second thought realized that it was too dangerous./ Compare … Dictionary of American idioms
second thought — {n.} A change of ideas or opinions resulting from more thought or study. * /Your second thoughts are very often wiser than your first ideas./ * /We decided to climb the mountain, but on second thought realized that it was too dangerous./ Compare … Dictionary of American idioms
second\ thought — noun A change of ideas or opinions resulting from more thought or study. Your second thoughts are very often wiser than your first ideas. We decided to climb the mountain, but on second thought realized that it was too dangerous. Compare: think… … Словарь американских идиом
