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.
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Big Brands, Big Problems Investors who equate size with safety should think again, as this isn’t always the case.
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Christian Faes, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
If anyone thinks Generations B,C, and D—or whatever generations to come might be called—will be less in favor of diversity, equity, and inclusion, think again.
—Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
If so, Massachusetts has a message for you: think again.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Although statistics show commercial flights are still by far the safest way to get around, the string of high-profile incidents understandably made people think again about exactly how aviation works and what things are and aren't normal during flights.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
And for those who think they might be left out because of any food preferences or restrictions, think again, as most chefs can adjust as needed with advance notice.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For those who thought there would be an election respite after last year’s elections, think again.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
If these roles feel out of reach, think again— some analysts say Americans average seven careers in a lifetime.
—Julia Korn, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
If anyone expected Michael Kay’s move to 1 p.m. and shifting to a solo act on 880-AM, would produce big change, think again.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Christian Faes, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
If anyone thinks Generations B,C, and D—or whatever generations to come might be called—will be less in favor of diversity, equity, and inclusion, think again.
—Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
If so, Massachusetts has a message for you: think again.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Although statistics show commercial flights are still by far the safest way to get around, the string of high-profile incidents understandably made people think again about exactly how aviation works and what things are and aren't normal during flights.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
And for those who think they might be left out because of any food preferences or restrictions, think again, as most chefs can adjust as needed with advance notice.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For those who thought there would be an election respite after last year’s elections, think again.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
If these roles feel out of reach, think again— some analysts say Americans average seven careers in a lifetime.
—Julia Korn, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
If anyone expected Michael Kay’s move to 1 p.m. and shifting to a solo act on 880-AM, would produce big change, think again.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Think again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20again. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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