Collocation
I second this
To formally express agreement with or support for a proposal, motion, or idea that someone else has just stated, often in a meeting context.
Definition
'I second this' is a common English collocation. To formally express agreement with or support for a proposal, motion, or idea that someone else has just stated, often in a meeting context.
I + second + this/that/idea
“After Sarah proposed the new budget, Mark immediately said, 'I second this.'”
Examples
- Someone suggested we take a coffee break, and I immediately thought, 'I second this idea!'
- During the club meeting, when a new rule was proposed, several members quickly volunteered to second it.
- The chairman asked if anyone would second the motion to adjourn, and a hand promptly went up.
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- After hearing her proposal for flexible working hours, many employees silently wished they could outwardly say, 'I second this!'
- He made a strong argument for environmental protection, and I believe everyone in the room wanted to second his powerful statement.
- When the committee member put forward the suggestion, another quickly rose to second the proposal, moving it forward for discussion.
- I absolutely second that opinion; it perfectly captures my thoughts on the matter.
- If no one steps forward to second the nomination, the candidate cannot proceed.
- She raised her hand to second the motion for a new library fund, showing her strong support.
- Every time he expresses such a reasonable view, I find myself wanting to second his every word.