Phrase guide

have second thoughts

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • At first it seemed a good idea, but now it's getting close I'm having second thoughts.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: reconsiderar — to change one's opinion
  • Chinese Mandarin: 重新考慮 /重新考虑 (chóngxīn kǎolǜ) — to change one's opinion
  • Dutch: bedenkingen hebben — to change one's opinion
  • Finnish: tulla toisiin ajatuksiin — to change one's opinion
  • French: hésiter — to change one's opinion
  • Hungarian: meggondolja magát — to change one's opinion
  • Italian: ripensarci — to change one's opinion
  • Polish: bić się z myślami — to change one's opinion
  • Portuguese: reconsiderar — to change one's opinion
  • Vietnamese: nghĩ lại — to change one's opinion