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after careful thought

[ˈæf.tər ˈkɛr.fəl ˈθɔːt]
adverbial phrase
após reflexão cuidadosa
1. Following deliberate consideration or contemplation of a matter before making a decision or statement
After careful thought, I decided to accept the job offer.
Após reflexão cuidadosa, decidi aceitar a oferta de emprego.
2. Having weighed the options and implications thoroughly before acting
After careful thought, we concluded that it was the right choice.
Após reflexão cuidadosa, concluímos que era a escolha certa.
Synonyms
after considerationupon reflectionafter deliberationhaving thought it overon second thought
Antonyms
hastilyimpulsivelywithout thinkingthoughtlesslyon impulse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
após reflexão cuidadosa
Most common variant
Brazil (informal)
depois de pensar bem
More casual alternative
Portugal
após reflexão cuidada
European Portuguese variant
Portugal (informal)
depois de bem pensar
Casual Portuguese alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

on second thought
all things considered
taking everything into account
after weighing the pros and cons
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