Collocation Mini-Lessons

Doubt & Reconsideration

Lesson 12  ·  General Communication

B1 – B2

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General Casual News Professional Workplace
4 phrases  ·  5 example sentences each  ·  See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.

1 have doubts
Example Sentences
  • It's natural to have doubts when you're facing a big life decision.General
  • Honestly, I have doubts about whether this is going to work.Casual
  • Several senators have expressed that they have doubts about the new trade agreement.News
  • The investor had doubts about the startup's ability to scale quickly enough.Professional
  • Some team members had doubts about the new workflow before seeing the results.Workplace
2 question an idea
Example Sentences
  • A good thinker isn't afraid to question an idea, even a popular one.General
  • I'm not attacking you — I'm just questioning the idea. There's a difference.Casual
  • Scientists began to question the idea that the treatment was effective for all age groups.News
  • The consultant questioned the idea of launching in three markets simultaneously.Professional
  • The foreman questioned the idea of reducing the inspection frequency on the line.Workplace
3 accept an idea
Example Sentences
  • It can take time to accept a new idea, especially when it challenges old habits.General
  • Fine, I'll accept the idea — but I still think there's a better way.Casual
  • The public has been slow to accept the idea of fully automated public transport.News
  • The team accepted the idea after the data showed it would reduce processing time.Professional
  • Once the staff saw the results, they accepted the idea of the new sorting system.Workplace
4 have second thoughts
Example Sentences
  • She had second thoughts about moving abroad after her mother fell ill.General
  • I'm starting to have second thoughts — maybe we should wait a bit longer.Casual
  • The prime minister appeared to have second thoughts about the policy after public backlash.News
  • The client had second thoughts about the budget allocation after the first presentation.Professional
  • The manager had second thoughts about cutting the afternoon break after productivity dropped.Workplace
Bonus

reconsider a decision