have second thoughts
Meaning: To begin to have doubts; to question and reexamine a decision.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: Whereas get cold feet means to change one's mind because of doubts, have second thoughts means only to begin to have doubts. One may or may not change one's mind based on second thoughts.
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