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have second thoughts

begin to doubt a decision

To start feeling unsure about a decision that you have already made.

B2 very common mostly spoken

expression

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Are you still going to accept the job?

I am, but I'm having second thoughts.

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She's having second thoughts about moving to another city.

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The fixed expression uses the plural noun “thoughts,” not “thinking.”

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have second thoughts; be having second thoughts about something

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She's having second thoughts about moving to another city.

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have second thoughts

begin to doubt a decision

“She's having second thoughts about moving to another city.”

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