on mature reflection
on mature reflection
After having given something careful consideration over an appropriately long period of time. On mature reflection, 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 reflection, beginning to wonder whether they made a worthwhile investment.
See also: mature, on, reflection
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 consideration
- on mature reflection/consideration
- back of (one's) mind
- back of one's mind
- pick up on
- pick up on (something)
- pick up on something
- the party is over
- the party's over
- party's over, the