TO HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS

Good morning everyone and welcome back to the Daily Vitamin. I hope you had a wonderful summer and a pleasant weekend. Welcome to our 23rd academic year of sending the Daily Vitamin.

Today we're going to get right back into it with a lesson about a very common expression. 

Today's expression is: to have second thoughts about something

It means: to have doubts about a decision that you have made.

Example 1: I know we decided to go to Costa Rica on our honeymoon, but I am beginning to have second thoughts. Won't it be the rainy season there? I would hate to have to stay inside all day because of the rain!

Example 2: If you are having second thoughts about hiring Jack Wells, then don't hire him. It is important to trust your instincts.

We can also use the spoken expression on second thought. It means to say that you want to change something that you have just said or to say the opposite of what you have just said.

Example 3: Can you call the bank when you get a chance? On second thought, I'll do it myself. I need to talk to the manager, anyway.

Example 4: You don't need to bring anything with you to the meeting. On second thought, maybe you should bring the monthly report from your department, just in case the boss asks about it.

⇒ To get some writing practice in English, I encourage you to write your own sentences with today's expressions. You can post your sentences to one of our social media sites (Facebook or Bluesky) and we will give you feedback about your writing ASAP.

Enjoy the rest of your day!