think again

phrase

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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If the two fandoms—Harry’s disco divas and the Knicks’ fanatics—could hardly seem more different, think again. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Store the label next to the object so the next job does not have to think again. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 And if this sounds like a distant, localized issue only affecting someplace far away, think again. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026 Suffice to say, this legal battle won't be slowing down any time soon, and for those of you who were looking forward to the distractions being set aside now that the season has begun, think again. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for think again

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“Think again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20again. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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