second nature

Example Sentences

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It’s probably going to take a few hours before tasks feel like second nature.

From Washington Post

He reached back, grabbed his guitar from a rack behind the witness stand and explained that writing a song was second nature to him.

From Seattle Times

For many children, swinging on a playground set feels like second nature.

From Science Magazine

As he became more proficient, knitting became second nature.

From New York Times

I've developed this as a skill, and it becomes second nature to always probe myself and keep these unconscious actions more in my conscious awareness.

From Salon