changed one's mind
Had second thoughts
Changed one's mind means to reverse a previous decision or opinion.
The phrase implies having held one view, then adopting a different one: I was going to order the fish, but I changed my mind.
It can suggest reconsideration after reflection or simply a shift in preference: She changed her mind about moving after visiting the city.
- reconsiderationRenewed evaluation of something
- doubtLack of firm belief
- think twiceDeliberate before acting
- turnRotational movement
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
regret · buyer's remorse · evidence · new information · second thoughts · sleep on it · guilt · pivot · about-face · revelation · rethink · deliberation · discovery · backtrack · peer pressure · introspection · gut feeling · reevaluation
changed one's minddug in one's heels
Refused to yield
doubled down · stayed put · persisted · stood one's ground · persevered
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