have second thoughts — to begin to doubt a decision you have made or an opinion you had
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to begin to doubt a decision you have made or an opinion you had
Pronunciation (IPA): /hæv ˈsekənd θɔːts/
Example Sentences
- After seeing the restaurant's dirty kitchen, I'm having second thoughts about eating here.
- She had second thoughts about her wedding dress when she saw her dog wearing the same color.
- I'm having second thoughts about this diet after realizing I can't eat pizza for a month.
have second thoughts
NOUN[/hæv ˈsekənd θɔːts/]
to begin to doubt a decision you have made or an opinion you had
Standing at the altar, the groom starts to have second thoughts about saying yes.
Having second thoughts on courts during sports
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This expression has been used since the 17th century, deriving from the literal concept of a 'second thought' that follows an initial thought. It evolved to denote the act of reconsidering a decision or commitment after the initial judgment has been made.
Breakdown
second (ordinal numeral indicating the second instance) + thoughts (plural of thought, meaning ideas or considerations). The phrase combines these elements to suggest additional reflection occurring after an initial decision.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After seeing the restaurant's dirty kitchen, I'm having second thoughts about eating here.”
“She had second thoughts about her wedding dress when she saw her dog wearing the same color.”
“I'm having second thoughts about this diet after realizing I can't eat pizza for a month.”
“Many students have second thoughts about their major choice in their sophomore year.”
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