second thoughts

Idioms and Phrases

see on second thought .

Example Sentences

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

Bryan, 39, who lives in Atlanta’s western exurbs, said he initially leaned toward Trump, but Harris’s strong performance in last week’s debate gave him second thoughts.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked Monday at the Democratic National Convention if she had any second thoughts about nudging Biden aside, Pelosi made no effort to hide her disdain at the very notion.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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