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think twice

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think twice (before doing something)
to consider carefully whether one should do something; to be cautious about doing something. You should think twice before quitting your job. That's a serious decision, and you should certainly think twice.
See also: think, twice

think twice (about something)
to consider something more carefully You may want to think twice before buying one of California's new earthquake insurance policies.
Usage notes: often used as a warning, and sometimes used in the form think twice before doing something: He said he is sorry and will think twice before giving such advice again.
See also: think, twice


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As for denying that I am your nephew, you will think twice about it, now that I have learned some things of which I was ignorant a year ago.
There was no time to think twice about my feat, or, indeed, about anything else that befell upon a night when each moment was more pregnant than the last.
And after that maybe he'll think twice before he does ask you.
 
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