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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But something about Nino’s chaotic lifestyle makes her think twice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
"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
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
I mentioned that I’d think twice about sending kids to play in a median strip park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
Any students interested in causing trouble would think twice about it if they knew their friends and teachers were watching them and ready to act on any suspicious activity.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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