English / phrase
Second nature
MEANING IN ENGLISH
a skill or habit acquired through long practice that feels instinctive and requires no conscious effort
In context
01
After two years of speaking practice, thinking and replying in English became second nature to him.
02
Forming question sentences in English will soon become second nature if you repeat them aloud.
Synonyms
Second instinct,automatic habit,instinctive reaction
Antonyms
Unnatural act,forced effort,awkward habit
Collocations
Become second nature,almost second nature,feel like second nature