second thought
Example Sentences
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Most people pour the leftover brine down the drain without a second thought.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
But for Fatima, a 36-year-old German housewife travelling with her family, "there was no second thought" about coming to Mecca, Islam's holiest city.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Cars, which we jump into every day without a second thought, are not as safe statistically.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
My second thought was what an insult it was.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
“On second thought, I think y’all should go say hi to our new neighbors! And sweep the front stoop while you’re at it.”
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
