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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“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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