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on second thoughts

on second thoughts is the alternative form of on second thought.

Meaning of on second thought

Prepositional phrase

  1. (US, idiomatic) After 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

Questions about on second thoughts

What is on second thoughts the alternative form of?
On second thoughts is the alternative form of on second thought.

Words near on second thoughts in the dictionary

  1. on risk
  2. on route
  3. on sale
  4. on schedule
  5. on second thought
  6. on second thoughts
  7. on seen
  8. on serve
  9. on shaky ground
  10. on shipboard
  11. on short notice

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