second thoughts

Idioms and Phrases

see on second thought .

Example Sentences

Trump was originally expected to pick either Wall Street mogul Howard Lutnick or hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, but is now reportedly having second thoughts.

From Salon

They also have delayed votes on bond financing for the proposed ballpark, and newly elected officials have raised second thoughts on the project.

From Los Angeles Times

It seems reasonable to conclude, at the very least, that both sides were having second thoughts.

From BBC

An alumnus from the class of 1996 messaged me to say that she had been thinking about getting a “47” tattoo but has had second thoughts since Trump’s election.

From Los Angeles Times

He even implies he’s having second thoughts about getting married because of this single rejection.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• about-face
• reversal
• turnabout
• U-turn
• volte-face