think twice

phrase

informal
: to think seriously about whether one really wants to do something before doing it
I'd think twice about/before quitting if I were you.

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Images like the ones from Urda also make people think twice about stepping onto any platform, including ours. — Eric D. Goodman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2026 Even Godzilla may think twice before attempting to tussle with that particular King Ghidorah! — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2026 So think twice about taking that rug outdoors and pressure washing the rug on your driveway. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026 And their competition should think twice about messing with the girl power on this team. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for think twice

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“Think twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20twice. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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