second-guess
US /ˌsek.əndˈɡes/
UK /ˌsek.əndˈɡes/
1.
remettre en question, critiquer après coup
to criticize or question something that has already been done or decided, especially when it is too late to change it
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It's easy to second-guess decisions after the outcome is known.
Il est facile de remettre en question les décisions après que le résultat est connu.
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Don't second-guess yourself; you made the best choice at the time.
Ne te remets pas en question ; tu as fait le meilleur choix à ce moment-là.
2.
anticiper, deviner
to anticipate or predict someone's actions or thoughts
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A good chess player can second-guess their opponent's next move.
Un bon joueur d'échecs peut anticiper le prochain coup de son adversaire.
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It's hard to second-guess what the boss will decide.
Il est difficile de deviner ce que le patron va décider.