on second thought

English

Alternative forms

• on second thoughts

Pronunciation

• Audio (AU)

  (file)

Prepositional phrase

on second thought

1. (US, idiomatic) After reconsidering; on further consideration.

   Synonyms: then again, upon further thought

   I originally thought that it was a good idea, but on second thought I'm not so sure.

Related terms

• have second thoughts

Translations

then again — see then again