Emotions & feelings

not give something a second thought

not think about something further

To not give something a second thought means to not think about it any more, or to do something without hesitation or concern.

B1 common speech & writing

expression

Hear it in real life

Do you still worry about that old argument?

No, I do not give it a second thought anymore.

Play the conversation

Once I had made my decision, I did not give it a second thought.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: I do not give a second thought about it.

Say: I do not give it a second thought.

Put the object between "give" and "a second thought" in this expression.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

do not give something a second thought; did not give something a second thought

Your turn: say it out loud

Once I had made my decision, I did not give it a second thought.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

not give something a second thought

not think about something further

“Once I had made my decision, I did not give it a second thought.”

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