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.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
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
