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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If so, Massachusetts has a message for you: think again.
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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
The bottom line: Swapping the city for small-town living might seem like a money-saving move, but with price tags like these, think again.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
If you’re used to thinking of Paris Hilton as a party girl rather than an agent for social change, think again: The 43-year-old media personality was instrumental in the passing of a bill this week that would require greater oversight over youth residential treatment facilities across the country.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
The bottom line: Swapping the city for small-town living might seem like a money-saving move, but with price tags like these, think again.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
If you’re used to thinking of Paris Hilton as a party girl rather than an agent for social change, think again: The 43-year-old media personality was instrumental in the passing of a bill this week that would require greater oversight over youth residential treatment facilities across the country.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Think again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20again. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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