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What is the difference between second thoughts and ulterior motives ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between second thoughts and ulterior motives ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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A second thought is a change in a opinion or decision.
Ex: She had second thoughts about going to the party.
An ulterior motive is a hidden reason for doing something.
Ex: He had an ulterior motive for going to the party and was planning to ruin the cake.
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