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Meaning of on second thought | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

After reconsidering; on further consideration.

US, idiomatic

Equivalents

Suomi sittenkään sittenkin

Examples

“I originally thought that it was a good idea, but on second thought I'm not so sure.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

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