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having second thoughts

having second thoughts is the present participle and gerund of have second thoughts.

Meaning of have second thoughts

Verb

have second thoughts (third-person singular simple present has second thoughts, present participle having second thoughts, simple past and past participle had second thoughts)

  1. (idiomatic) To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.
    • At first it seemed like a good idea, but now that it's getting close I'm having second thoughts.

Questions about having second thoughts

What is having second thoughts the present participle and gerund of?
Having second thoughts is the present participle and gerund of have second thoughts.

Words near having second thoughts in the dictionary

  1. having other ideas
  2. having out
  3. having over
  4. having respect of persons
  5. having said that
  6. having second thoughts
  7. having seen one's day
  8. having seen one's last gum tree
  9. having seen this film
  10. having seen this movie
  11. having sex

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