don't even think about (doing) it

phrase

informal
used to tell someone in a forceful way that something is not allowed
It's illegal to park here. Don't even think about it!

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“Don't even think about (doing) it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/don%27t%20even%20think%20about%20%28doing%29%20it. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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