think twice

phrase

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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To help avoid these frustrating and disappointing situations, travelers should plan to bring along a healthy dose of skepticism on their next trip—and think twice before paying for any offer that sounds too good to be true. — Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Homeowners planning a landscaping refresh should think twice before removing mature trees on the south and west sides of the house, since those are the trees doing the most cooling work in summer. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Against sides looking to go toe-to-toe with Arsenal, Vinicius Jr’s transitional, counter-attacking threat would make opponents think twice about committing bodies forward and could punish teams in the blink of an eye. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 27 July 2026 But those looking for bond exposure should think twice before making an Agg fund their one and only bond holding, says Steve Laipply, global co-head of iShares Fixed Income ETFs. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for think twice

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“Think twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20twice. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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