have another think coming
To be deluded, to be mistaken; to need to rethink something one has determined; to need to reconsider one's plans or expectations.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“If he thinks I will help, he has another think coming.”
“She told her boss she deserved a raise, but he had another think coming if he expected an easy yes.”
“The critics, convinced the novel would flop, had another think coming when it topped the bestseller list for six months.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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another string to one's bow
Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.
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come to think of it
By the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.
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coming and going
A general bustle of activity.
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coming into the world
The act of being born; a birth.
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coming right up
Used by the speaker to indicate readiness to provide something ordered or requested.
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find another gear
To suddenly achieve an extra burst of athletic performance, especially after a sustained period of competitive exertion.
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get what's coming to one
To experience the consequences of one's actions.
Last updated August 10, 2026