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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 reflection
upon reflection
after consideration
on second thought
after thinking it over
Antonyms
impulsively
without thinking
hastily
immediately
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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