on second thought

phrase

US
: after thinking about something again
On second thought, I think I'll go after all.

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Although, on second thought, perhaps method dressing has (once again) achieved its goal. — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 5 July 2026 Actually, on second thought, don’t answer that question! — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026 Actually, on second thought, that’s not all too different from their current situation. — Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026 But on second thought, no one is better at playing the Entitled Mean Girl than Bondi herself. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2026 Another killer bites the dust… on second thought, two more killers bite the dust. — Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025 Calling all Leos — on second thought, Leos have already called themselves. — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025 Make a new album Ehhhh, on second thought … when’s the last time these guys put out a great album? — Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2024 But on second thought, there is bipartisan agreement in Congress on several major economic policy issues. — Alan S. Blinder, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2023

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“On second thought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20second%20thought. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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