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second thought
on second thought
have second thoughts about
A change of ideas or opinions resulting from more thought or study.
We decided to climb the mountain, but on second thought realized that it was too dangerous.
Your second thoughts are very often wiser than your first ideas.
second wind
second breath
get one's second wind
The easier breathing that follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physical effort, as in running or swimming./
After the first quarter mile, a mile runner usually gets his second wind and can breathe better.
We climbed with labored breathing for half an hour, but then got our second wind and went up more easily.
The refreshed feeling you get after first becoming tired while doing something and then becoming used to it.
Tom became very tired of working at his algebra, but after a while he got his second wind and began to enjoy it.
second-class
Belonging in the class that is next to the highest or next best.
He was only a second-class math student.
His parents traveled as second-class passengers on the boat.
The periodical came as second-class mail.
They were never given full democratic rights but were always treated as second-class citizens.
By second class.
I mailed the newspaper second-class.
We went second-class on the train to New York.
Not so good as others; second-rate.
Voters from the region are urging leaders not to treat them like they are second class any longer.
We live in this neighborhood, too, and we should be allowed to voice our opinions, instead of being treated like second-class citizens!
second-rate
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
The movie received a bad review; it was second-rate at best.
secondhand
Used; not new; preowned.
Sometimes a secondhand car is just as reliable as a brand new one.
section gang
section crew
A group of railroad workers who watch and repair a number of miles of track.
The section crew was called out to fix the broken bridge.
section hand
A worker who repairs railway track; one of the men in a section gang.
The section hands moved off the track while the train went by.
security blanket
An idea, person, or object that one holds on to for psychological reassurance or comfort as infants usually hang on to the edge of a pillow, a towel, or a blanket.
Sue has gone to Aunt Mathilda for a chat; she is her security blanket.