second nature

Definition

A mindset, skill, or type of behavior so ingrained through habit or practice that it seems natural, automatic, or without a basis in conscious thought.

Example Sentences

• "But habit had made the endurance of this load of panoply a second nature, both to the knight and his gallant charger."
• "Ashe Marson had realized that he must forego those morning exercises which had become a second nature to him."
• "For many video gamers, juggling a joystick and a pizza is second nature."