second thought

second thought
1. Often, second thoughts. reservation about a previous action, position, decision, judgment, or the like: He had second thoughts about his decision.
2. on second thought, after reconsideration: On second thought, I don't think I'll go.
Also, second-thought.
[1625-35]

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