second thought
Example Sentences
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He was like, ‘Nah, I don’t think acting is my passion, but I’ll never forget those moments … You know what? On second thought, it depends on the script.’
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
But on second thought, no one is better at playing The Entitled Mean Girl than Bondi herself.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
Because my routine screening hadn’t detected any abnormalities, I didn’t give it a second thought.
From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026
"It's like a second thought, but thanks," she responded, with a laugh.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025
“On second thought, Joey can handle it. But we’re going with him.”
From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.