Today's lesson is about two expressions using the word
second. They are closely related, but
they are not exactly the same. The two
are
To second guess someone
To have second thoughts
To second guess someone or something means to have some
doubts about someone or something.
examples
Janine was second guessing her husbands story about Friday
night.
Philip told Maria that he didn't like anyone second guessing
him.
Daniel started second guessing his decision to quit smoking
almost immediately.
Manuela second guessed everything her twin sister did.
A similar idiom is to have second thoughts. This usually means to reconsider, or to start
doubting a choice you have made.
examples
After proposing to Donna, Keith started having second
thoughts.
Pamela was ready to buy a new computer, but she started
having second thoughts and decided to wait a few weeks.
If you are having second thoughts, maybe you shouldn't do
it.
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