English · Greetings & Phrases
on second thought
/ɒn ˈsɛkənd θɔːt/
[/ɒn ˈsɛkənd θɔːt/]
after reconsidering
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Used when you change your opinion after thinking about it again.
Example
I'll have tea — on second thought, make it coffee.
I'll have tea — on second thought, make it coffee.
Etymology
From the idea of a 'second' round of thought leading to a new decision.
How & Where It’s Used
Common when changing your mind.