think twice
idiom
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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To make journalists think twice.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
But think twice before busting out that dad joke or making light of the situation when your child starts their period.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
That’s not nothing, but also puts into perspective how AI use compares to other daily activities that people may not think twice about.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Also, think twice before blocking or unfollowing.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 15 Jan. 2026
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
But think twice before busting out that dad joke or making light of the situation when your child starts their period.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
That’s not nothing, but also puts into perspective how AI use compares to other daily activities that people may not think twice about.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Also, think twice before blocking or unfollowing.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Think twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20twice. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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