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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There are a lot of whiskey fans out there who wouldn’t think twice about spending a thousand bucks on a bottle, but how about a cup? —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024

Executives should think twice before weighing in Company leaders should refrain from weighing in on political issues themselves, as employees may become uncomfortable or feel alienated if their managers have different opinions. —Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024

But with dozens of guns lining the shore, the French would think twice about raping and pillaging. —Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024

The case has been being closely watched by media advocates, who say forcing journalists to betray a promise of confidentiality could make sources think twice before providing information to reporters that could expose government wrongdoing. —Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024

Some suggestions: Prepare middle managers to handle tough conversations, think twice before saying something, and start setting guidelines on what employees can post on social media. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024

Deteriorating commercial real estate portfolios and rising defaults in corporate and auto loan portfolios also did not make executives and shareholders think twice about paying such a staggering level of dividends. —Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

If the repair cost a little more than your deductible, think twice about filing a claim. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024

Drop this in your favorite weekend playlist and don’t think twice. —Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 8 Mar. 2024