sobering thought Idiom

a penny for your thoughts

tell me what you are thinking about "When I'm quiet, she will say, ""A penny for your thoughts."""

collect my thoughts

think calmly and clearly, organize my thoughts She was glad when the kids left so she could collect her thoughts.

food for thought

ideas worth considering, interesting suggestions Your comments on Quebec have given me food for thought.

lose my train of thought

forget my order of thoughts or words Don't interrupt me because I may lose my train of thought.

penny for your thoughts

(See a penny for your thoughts)

second thought

after thinking about something again On second thought maybe you should bring an extra coat.

train of thought

(See lose my train of thought)

give thought to

think of 想到
The plan is good，and I've given no thought to change．计划很好，我并没有想到要改变它。

on second thoughts

upon reflection； after further or more deliberate consideration深思熟虑后
On second thoughts they decided to leave London．经仔细考虑，他们决定离开伦敦。

second thoughts

reconsideration；change of mind or opinion 再次考虑；改变主意
At first Mary agreed to marry John，but soon she was having sec ond thoughts．起初玛丽同意和约翰结婚，但是很快她就改变了主意。
The brave soldier had no second thoughts as he attacked the enemy．这位勇敢的战士进攻敌人时毫不犹豫。
On second thoughts，I'll do the ex periment at once at any cost．再次考虑后，我决定将不惜任何代价立即做实验。

a sobering thought

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