If you say that someone has second sight, you mean that they seem to have the ability to know or see things that are going to happen in the future, or are happening in a different place.
second sight in British English
noun
the alleged ability to foresee the future, see actions taking place elsewhere, etc; clairvoyance
Derived forms
second-sighted (ˈsecond-ˈsighted)
adjective
second-sightedness (ˈsecond-ˈsightedness)
noun
second sight in American English
the hypothesized ability to see things not physically present or to foretell events; clairvoyance
Examples of 'second sight' in a sentence
second sight
`You said something about second sight, or hunches," Jarvis reminded him.
Lyall, Francis A DEATH IN TIME (1995)
`The ring, as you have learned by now, confers second sight on its wearer," he told me.
Hodgman, Ann MY BABYSITTER HAS FANGS (1995)
Any ring that gives you second sight should at least be able to help you find your brother!
Hodgman, Ann MY BABYSITTER HAS FANGS (1995)
Having second sight is a great advantage in the security business.
Gregory Maguire WICKED: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST (1995)