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on second thought

See: SECOND THOUGHT.

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thought

[thought] See: [FOOD FOR THOUGHT], [PENNY FOR ONE'S THOUGHTS], [PERISH THE THOUGHT], [SECOND THOUGHT]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

second thought

[second thought] {n.} A change of ideas or opinions resulting from more thought or study. * /Your second thoughts are very often wiser than your first ideas./ * /We decided […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

perish the thought

[perish the thought] {v. phr.} Let us not even think of it; may it never come true. - Used as an exclamation. * /If John fails the college entrance exam […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

food for thought

[food for thought] {n. phr.} Something to think about or worth thinking about; something that makes you think. * /The teacher told John that she wanted to talk to his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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