Have second thoughts
verb phrase
To start doubting or reconsidering an already made decision.
I've had second thoughts about selling my old car.
Often appears as...
- might have second thoughts
- start to have second thoughts
verb phrase
To worry that a decision you have made was not the best one.
After seeing the condition of the hotel, they had second thoughts about staying there.
Often appears as...
- have serious second thoughts
- suddenly have second thoughts
verb phrase
To start doubting or reconsidering an already made decision.
I've had second thoughts about selling my old car.
Often appears as...
- might have second thoughts
- start to have second thoughts
verb phrase
To worry that a decision you have made was not the best one.
After seeing the condition of the hotel, they had second thoughts about staying there.
Often appears as...
- have serious second thoughts
- suddenly have second thoughts
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Uncertainty
Use when you're unsure about a choice and might change your mind.
I accepted the job offer, but I'm having second thoughts.
Pro Tip 2/3Pre-action Doubts
Commonly used before taking action, signaling you might back out.
She’s having second thoughts about her wedding plans.
Pro Tip 3/3Change of Heart
Implies an emotional shift that could lead to a different decision.
After the argument, he had second thoughts about moving in.
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Uncertainty
Use when you're unsure about a choice and might change your mind.
I accepted the job offer, but I'm having second thoughts.
Pro Tip 2/3Pre-action Doubts
Commonly used before taking action, signaling you might back out.
She’s having second thoughts about her wedding plans.
Pro Tip 3/3Change of Heart
Implies an emotional shift that could lead to a different decision.
After the argument, he had second thoughts about moving in.
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Uncertainty
Use when you're unsure about a choice and might change your mind.
I accepted the job offer, but I'm having second thoughts.
Pro Tip 2/3Pre-action Doubts
Commonly used before taking action, signaling you might back out.
She’s having second thoughts about her wedding plans.
Pro Tip 3/3Change of Heart
Implies an emotional shift that could lead to a different decision.
After the argument, he had second thoughts about moving in.
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