on second thoughts
on second thoughts
Having reconsidered or revised one's opinion of something. ("On second thought," without a final "s," is more common in American English.) Primarily heard in UK. I'll take a tuna sandwich. Actually, on second thoughts, I'll have the soup of the day.
See also: on, second, thought
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on second thoughts
COMMON You say on second thoughts when you suddenly change your mind about something that you are saying or something that you have decided to do. I said ... well, no, on second thoughts never mind exactly what I said. Note: People sometimes say on second thought with the same meaning. `Wait there!' Kathryn rose. `No, on second thought, follow me.'
See also: on, second, thought
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
on second thoughts
having reconsidered a matter (and arrived at a different opinion or decision);US English also uses on second thought .
See also: on, second, thought
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on ˈsecond thoughts
(British English) (American English on ˈsecond thought) used when you want to change what you have said or decided: On second thoughts, I won’t have water, I’ll have a cup of tea.See also: on, second, thought
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- on second thought
- over the wall
- as the white on rice
- I'll see you (later)
- I'll see you later
- be a mixed blessing
- get back to (someone)
- I'll see ya (later)
- in some neck of the woods
- in this/that neck of the woods