Have another think coming Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /əˈnəðɝ/ /ˈθɪŋk/ /ˈkəmɪŋ

HAV uh-NUH-thur THINK KUH-ming

UK

hæv/ /ɐnˈʌðɐ/ /θˈɪŋk/ /kˈʌmɪŋ

hav uh-NUTH-uh THINK KUM-ing

Definition

This expression means that someone is very wrong about something and will soon realize it, usually in a slightly humorous or challenging way.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is informal and a bit playful, often used in debates, arguments, or jokes to challenge someone's assumptions. Strictly speaking, the correct version is 'have another think coming,' though 'thing' is sometimes mistakenly used.

• Spanish: estar muy equivocado - si piensas eso, te equivocas
• Portuguese (BR): estar muito enganado - se pensa isso, está enganado
• Portuguese (PT): estar muito enganado - se acha isso, está enganado
• Chinese (Simplified): 想错了 - 如果你这么想，那你就错了
• Chinese (Traditional): 想錯了 - 如果你這麼想，那你就錯了
• Hindi: बहुत बड़ी गलतफहमी है - अगर आप ऐसा सोचते हैं तो आप गलत हैं
• Arabic: أنت مخطئ تمامًا - إذا كنت تعتقد ذلك، فأنت مخطئ
• Bengali: ভুল ভাবা - ভুল ধারণা করা (আরও একবার ভাবা উচিত)
• Russian: заблуждаться - сильно ошибаться
• Japanese: 考えが甘い - 勘違いしている
• Vietnamese: suy nghĩ lại đi - nhầm to
• Korean: 착각하다 - 오해하다
• Turkish: yanıldığını anlamak - hata yaptığını görmek
• Urdu: غلط فہمی میں مبتلا ہونا - غلطی پر ہونا
• Indonesian: salah besar - pikir lagi deh

Example Sentences

If you think it's easy, you have another think coming.

basic

He thinks he can win without practicing — he has another think coming.

basic

You think I will lend you money? You have another think coming!

basic

If they think they can fool us that easily, they've got another think coming.

natural

Anyone who says Mondays are fun has another think coming.

natural

You want to finish this project in a day? You have another think coming, my friend.

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