the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive
regular and without any exceptional features
(of a person) coming or acting before any other person
extremely bad or unpleasant
to the smallest amount or degree
in the end or after a lot of waiting
having responsibility or blame for something that has gone wrong or caused harm
immediately or without delay
used to refer to something that is in danger of being lost or negatively impacted
for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes
in a way that lasts forever or never changes
used to introduce a specific point or reason in a discussion or argument
having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something
deserving blame for a mistake, argument, accident, etc.
used to indicate that something is true regardless of other factors or circumstances
used to introduce one aspect of a situation, often followed by a contrasting statement
used to state that one has adopted a different opinion after rethinking or reconsidering something
The idiom "on second thoughts" originated in the English language, but its specific origin is difficult to trace. It is a common expression used to convey the idea of reconsidering or revising one's initial thoughts or opinions. The phrase likely emerged from the natural tendency of individuals to reflect and reevaluate their perspectives after having some time to think or gather additional information. It is commonly used when someone reevaluates their initial thoughts, judgments, or decisions after further reflection or consideration.
used to provide a general assessment of a situation
without any intention and completely by accident
without any intention or planning
for the present time, but possibly subject to change in the future
used to offer advice or instructions to someone who is incapable of making decisions
used to describe a situation in which someone or something is being managed or regulated in an effective and appropriate way
used to express the state or situation of believing that something is true or the case
stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time
used to reefer to something that attracts attention or causes concern, due to being relevant or important to a particular person or group
used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event
the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock
after a period of time
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