Think before doing Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɪŋk/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈduɪŋ
THINGK bee-FOR DOO-ing
θˈɪŋk/ /bɪfˈɔː/ /dˈuːɪŋ
thingk bif-AW DOO-ing
Definition
To consider the possible consequences or results carefully before taking action.
Usage & Nuances
Used as advice or a warning. Common in both formal and informal speech. Often replaces the phrase 'think before you act.' Can also be customized: 'think before speaking,' 'think before posting.' Emphasizes preventing mistakes or regrets.
Spanish: pensar antes de actuar - pensar antes de hacerPortuguese (BR): pensar antes de agir - pensar antes de fazerPortuguese (PT): pensar antes de agir - pensar antes de fazerChinese (Simplified): 三思而后行Chinese (Traditional): 三思而後行Hindi: कुछ करने से पहले सोचनाArabic: فكر قبل أن تفعلBengali: কাজ করার আগে ভাবা - কিছু করার আগে চিন্তা করাRussian: думать перед тем, как что-то делатьJapanese: 行動する前に考えるVietnamese: nghĩ trước khi làmKorean: 행동하기 전에 생각하다Turkish: bir şeyi yapmadan önce düşünmekUrdu: کچھ کرنے سے پہلے سوچناIndonesian: berpikir sebelum melakukan
Example Sentences
Always think before doing something important.
basic
You should think before doing something dangerous.
basic
He learned to think before doing after making mistakes.
basic
If you think before doing, you'll probably avoid a lot of trouble.
natural
I wish I had remembered to think before doing last time.
natural
It only takes a moment to think before doing—it could save you a lot of regret.
natural