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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Apple is on pace to fall short of revenue expectations tied to its iPhones, so investors should think twice before adding exposure to the tech giant, according to Loop Capital. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 The mayor was a friend, and the Rev attaching himself to the case might make Adams think twice. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Politicians may read those numbers and think twice before stepping in to rescue faltering AI firms. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026 Most of us wouldn't think twice about it, but an official saw it and sent him to the sin bin. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 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 23 Oct. 2026.

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