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 in a rare GQ profile ahead of his much-anticipated new film, “Digger,” Cruise’s zeal reaches heights even the intrepid actor might think twice about parachuting from.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
Taipei hopes to build defensive capabilities that will make its far more powerful adversary think twice about invading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The precious metal is on a roll, but think twice before you load up.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
While I understand the desire to knock this last bit of debt out, think twice against taking money out of your retirement account.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
“I bet you’ll think twice about breaking a school rule again, won’t you, eh?” he said, leering at them.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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