Meanings
prepositional phrase
alternative on second thoughts
- USidiomaticAfter reconsidering; on further consideration.
I originally thought that it was a good idea, but on second thought I'm not so sure.
Synonyms: then again, upon further thought
Synonyms & antonyms
prepositional phraseAfter reconsidering; on further consideration.
Similar
then againupon further thought
Also see
Translations
Polish po namyśle, po zastanowieniu się
- po namyślethen again
- po zastanowieniu sięthen again
Spanish pensándolo bien
- pensándolo bienthen again
Cite this entry
APA
on second thought. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20second%20thought
MLA
“on second thought.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20second%20thought. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “on second thought,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20second%20thought.
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