Without a second thought

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adverb

Doing something immediately, without stopping to think.

He jumped into the river to save the drowning child without a second thought.
Visual representation of "without a second thought" - Doing something immediately, without stopping to think

Often appears as...

  • act without a second thought
  • agree without a second thought

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Idiomatic

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Immediate Action

Use it to describe a quick and decisive action taken without hesitating or thinking it over.

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She offered to help with the charity event without a second thought.
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Emotional Impulse

Indicates a response driven by strong feelings or emotions, often used with acts of kindness or bravery.

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Moved by the plight of the homeless, he donated his winnings without a second thought.
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Not Literal

The phrase is often not literal; there might be some thought, but it's essentially quick and decisive.

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When she saw the sale, she bought the dress without a second thought.
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