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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It takes an exceptional piece of art to inspire audiences to think twice about what comes as second nature, to choose compassionate contemplation over ardent debate.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Next year, think twice about using a CPA.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
"They think they could survive like John Rambo in the in the wild, but after a couple of days of wind and rain and cold, they're gonna think twice about it," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
The guidance suggests that prediction markets may want to think twice before listing sports contracts that “resolve or settle based on the action of a single individual.”
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
This didn’t mean you were home free, it simply meant bigger guys would think twice before starting something with you.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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