on second thought
Example Sentences
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“But on second thought, that was a little too corny.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Or, on second thought, maybe it wouldn’t be a surprise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2025
What began as a flippantly offered pipe dream, on second thought sounded too good to resist.
From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2024
The Commanders’ own version of this may be the “Redskins Rule,” which, on second thought, probably warrants a new name after the former moniker was retired.
From Washington Times • Aug. 25, 2022
OK, on second thought, maybe honesty isn’t the best policy after all.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
