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upon reflection

[əˈpɑn rɪˈflɛkʃən]
adverbial phrase
refletindo bem
1. After thinking carefully about something; upon considering something more deeply
Upon reflection, I think we made the right decision.
Refletindo bem, acho que tomamos a decisão certa.
2. After reconsidering one's initial impression or opinion
Upon reflection, I'd like to change my answer.
Refletindo melhor, gostaria de mudar minha resposta.
Synonyms
on reflectionon second thoughtthinking it overafter considerationreconsidering
Antonyms
hastilyimpulsivelywithout thinkingimmediately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
refletindo bem
Most common translation
General Brazilian
pensando bem
Common informal alternative
Portugal
refletindo bem
Standard usage
Portugal
considerando bem
More formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

think twice
reconsider
second thoughts
give it thought
ponder
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