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after reflection

[ˈæftər rɪˈflɛkʃən]
adverbial phrase
após reflexão
1. Following careful thought or consideration about something
After reflection, I decided to accept the job offer.
Após reflexão, decidi aceitar a oferta de emprego.
2. Upon thinking more deeply about a matter
After reflection, she realized her mistake.
Após reflexão, ela percebeu seu erro.
Synonyms
on reflectionupon reflectionafter considerationon second thoughtafter thinking it over
Antonyms
impulsivelywithout thinkinghastilyimmediately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
após reflexão
most common usage
São Paulo
depois de refletir
alternative phrasing
Portugal
após reflexão
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
refletindo bem
colloquial variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

on second thought
thinking it through
taking time to think
giving it some thought
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