think twice

1. Reconsider something, weigh something carefully, as in I've got to think twice before spending that much on a car . [Late 1800s]

2. 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

This news isn’t simply something to give the typical worker indigestion on Thursday, but may be enough to make them think twice before wasting too much money on Black Friday as well.

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Despite the headache, she also didn’t think twice about returning.

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"Because I would like to think people would think twice."

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Williamson thought twice about majoring in physics because he worried it could lower his GPA and prove challenging if he applies to law school.

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“I also think it’s going to make policymakers think twice about tax increases,” Robins said, noting that gambling operators can pivot to prediction markets “if the taxes get too high.”

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Related Words

• balk 
• dither 
• falter 
• pause 
• ponder 
• stumble 
• waffle 
• waver