on mature consideration
on mature consideration
After having given something careful consideration over an appropriately long period of time. On mature consideration, I realize now that my comments during the debate may have been hurtful to some citizens, and for that I apologize unreservedly. Many new homeowners are now, on mature consideration, beginning to wonder whether they made a worthwhile investment.
See also: consideration, mature, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on mature reˈflection/consideˈration
(formal) after thinking about something carefully and for a long time: He wanted to ban his staff from using the Internet at work, but on mature reflection he decided that this would not be good for morale.See also: consideration, mature, on, reflection
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- on mature reflection/consideration
- on mature reflection
- out of consideration for (someone or something)
- out of consideration of (something)
- out of consideration
- consideration
- in consideration of
- in consideration of (something)
- in consideration of something
- puzzle out