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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My friend's younger brothers, Trevor, 14, and Giovanni, 18 did not think twice.
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J.j. MacHnik, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
The all-inclusive style of Triple Creek Ranch ensures guests can enjoy themselves — and don’t have to think twice about mealtime.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Even those with extremely sensitive skin don't have to think twice about using products with hypochlorous acid.
—Myranda Mondry, Allure, 4 July 2024
And with a housing and affordability crisis making many California residents think twice before having children, the population problem is unlikely to go away soon.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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J.j. MacHnik, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
The all-inclusive style of Triple Creek Ranch ensures guests can enjoy themselves — and don’t have to think twice about mealtime.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Even those with extremely sensitive skin don't have to think twice about using products with hypochlorous acid.
—Myranda Mondry, Allure, 4 July 2024
And with a housing and affordability crisis making many California residents think twice before having children, the population problem is unlikely to go away soon.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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“Think twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20twice. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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