think again
idiom
informal
—used to say that what someone believes, expects, etc., is not true or will not happen
If you think you can get away with this, think again.
Examples of think again in a Sentence
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If for some reason anyone thinks holding the gun manufacturers accountable will decrease gun sales to criminals, think again.
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Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Clean Your Luggage If throwing luggage into a storage closet is the first thing that comes to mind after unpacking, think again.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025
Before anyone pictures hitching a ride on a rusty, flat-bottomed vessel used to haul goods along France’s extensive canal network, think again.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
Final Words For those in leadership who still view customer support as a cost center, think again.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
As for Hard Rock, if anyone was thinking of bringing a secret paramour to the shows, set for both Saturday and Sunday nights, think again.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
So the new financing barriers will make young people think, and think again, before signing onto a low-ROI master’s program.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
If Texas doesn't strike you as a very en-lightning place, think again.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
So, the next time you’re tempted to discard your efforts on reworking your resume as a waste of time because employers won’t hire you…think again.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Clean Your Luggage If throwing luggage into a storage closet is the first thing that comes to mind after unpacking, think again.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025
Before anyone pictures hitching a ride on a rusty, flat-bottomed vessel used to haul goods along France’s extensive canal network, think again.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
Final Words For those in leadership who still view customer support as a cost center, think again.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
As for Hard Rock, if anyone was thinking of bringing a secret paramour to the shows, set for both Saturday and Sunday nights, think again.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
So the new financing barriers will make young people think, and think again, before signing onto a low-ROI master’s program.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
If Texas doesn't strike you as a very en-lightning place, think again.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
So, the next time you’re tempted to discard your efforts on reworking your resume as a waste of time because employers won’t hire you…think again.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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“Think again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20again. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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