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Region: General | Usage example: Don't second-guess the plan once it is deployed

Second-guess

Meaning

Criticize a decision after the fact

Usage

Used when warning against endless rehashing

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Reevaluating choices after they are made

Used in decision-making discourse since the 19th century