second thoughts are the best
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Meaning · English
Reconsidering a decision often leads to a better outcome
Literally: revisiting one's initial thoughts
Examples
She had second thoughts about quitting her job and decided to stay
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “second thoughts are the best” mean?
Reconsidering a decision often leads to a better outcome Literally: revisiting one's initial thoughts
Is “second thoughts are the best” formal or informal?
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