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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The faint of heart should think twice before setting foot in a haunted house for Halloween. —

Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024 The practicalities—including shipping costs, as well as the customs duties and/or import taxes for example—might make travelers think twice before ordering. —

Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Global tensions: From trade wars to geopolitical conflicts, uncertainty on the world stage makes companies think twice before investing in new space or expanding operations abroad. —

Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 19 Oct. 2024 Sedaris says that reality should make people think twice about announcing their post-election plans, should Trump win. —

Peter D. Kramer, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for think twice