think twice
Idioms-
Reconsider something, weigh something carefully, as in I've got to think twice before spending that much on a car . [Late 1800s]
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not think twice . Take no notice, not worry about, as in She didn't think twice about flying off to Europe with a day's notice . [Mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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"Women should think twice before succumbing to the charm of all these Instagram beauties and going under the knife."
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Don’t think twice, or even once, about canon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Along the way, many have found themselves experiencing aspects of everyday American culture that locals rarely think twice about — but that have become viral moments for first-time visitors.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
She remembers how friends envied her freedom; while they were tied down with dinner duty, their kids’ homework, and college savings, Kant spent her evenings painting and didn’t think twice about going out on weeknights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Mr. Dussel makes up everything as he goes along, and anyone wishing to contradict His Majesty had better think twice.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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