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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Taiwan has been steadily building a deterrent force and reworking a defensive strategy that is aimed at making China’s military think twice before attacking.
Wall Street is already getting ready for the turn of the new year, but investors expecting an extended break from market activity this week may need to think twice.
From Barron's
‘If there’s a voucher, I’ll use it. But it doesn’t change how I feel about big purchases. We still think twice before spending.’
From MarketWatch
Beijing had previously warned Mexico to think twice before moving ahead with the tariff hikes, saying it would retaliate.
But you may want to think twice before making that argument.
From MarketWatch
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