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think twice

idiom
Meaning

To reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.


Examples
SIMPLE

Think twice before you spend all your money.

CONTEXTUAL

You should think twice before signing that contract, as it contains several hidden fees.

COMPLEX

One must think twice before making such a permanent decision, especially when the long-term consequences remain entirely unclear.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    come to think of it

    By the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.

  2. 02

    give someone something to think about

    To threaten or provide a challenge to.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    lie back and think of England

    Synonym of close one's eyes and think of England: to accept unwanted sex due to social pressures.

  5. 05

    once or twice

    A small, indefinite number of times.

  6. 06

    shut one's eyes and think of England

    Alternative form of close one's eyes and think of England: to accept unwanted sex due to social pressures.

  7. 07

    think aloud

    To utter one's thoughts.

  8. 08

    think back

    To think about a time or experience; to recall.

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