idiom
second nature
SEK-und NAY-cher
ˈsɛkənd ˈneɪtʃərListen
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Syllable breakdown
secondnature
Dictionary meaning
a skill or habit so deeply ingrained that it feels automatic and effortless; something you do without needing to think
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