The correct BrEng answer here is, of course, “thoughts”, but am I right in thinking that Amercians would use “thought” there?
She said she would come, but now she’s having second __________________s.
Ummmm, is that a smoke and mirrors question?
The blank line has an S at the end. Seems to me that if you place the word ‘thought’ on that line, you’re going to end up with ‘thoughts’. So, if what you want to know is whether “having second thoughts” is also used on this side of the pond, the answer is yes. :?
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I’ll try to simplify the question: do AmEng speakers use “to have second thoughts”, or do they use “to have second thought”?
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Why are you asking this question? :? have a short memory, eh ? 
What was your name? :lol: See edit.
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And when (if) Molly thanks you profusely for going to the trouble of finding that thread for her, Alex, you can respond with this:
“Glad to help, Molly. Don’t give it a second thought.”
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Well, now that Molly has edited out the additional question she asked, that may mean she’s not interested in other collocations.
I’m convinced you’re upset with me, gal. Time heals all. On-topic posts are welcome.
So the summary is that both sides of the Atlantic say “having second thoughts” but in BrE it’s “on second thoughts” and in AmE it’s “on second thought.” Is that correct? (I didn’t remember that part about the BrE “on second thoughts” though now that I read it, it rings a bell.)
Does the expression “Don’t give it a second thought” qualify as “not on-topic” in your book? :shock: Odd. In the future, perhaps you should just provide the answers you’re willing to accept prior to asking your questions. That will probably help you ensure that you receive only input that is identical to what you think you already know. Of course, another option might be to set up a number of other identities who can simply post whatever it is you want to hear.
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That’s right, Barb – “on second thought” would sound odd to an ordinary BrE speaker.
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Of course it does. Where did I suggest otherwise?
Aw, you are upset, gal. Wanna talk about it over in PMs?