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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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 Those apples might look delicious, but think twice before helping yourself. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026 So the question is, will the new FE make consumers think twice about paying more? — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 If your trip happens to coincide with a Vegas Golden Knights hockey game or a Las Vegas Aces WNBA home game, don't think twice. — Mike Avila, CBS News, 11 Aug. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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