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Think twice about Meaning in English

expression

ˈθɪŋk/ /ˈtwaɪs/ /əˈbaʊt
THINK TWICE uh-BOWT
θˈɪŋk/ /twˈaɪs/ /ɐbˈaʊt
think TWICE uh-BOWT

Definition

To carefully consider something before making a decision, often because it may have negative consequences or is risky.

Usage & Nuances

Semi-formal and common in both writing and speech. Highlights caution or reconsideration about a specific action. Often used in the phrase 'I'd/I would think twice about...' or as advice: 'Think twice about doing X.' Not for small, unimportant decisions.

Spanish: pensar dos veces antes de - pensárselo bien sobrePortuguese (BR): pensar duas vezes antes de - reconsiderarPortuguese (PT): pensar duas vezes antes de - reconsiderarChinese (Simplified): 三思而后行 - 仔细考虑Chinese (Traditional): 三思而後行 - 仔細考慮Hindi: दो बार सोचना - अच्छी तरह विचार करनाArabic: التفكير مرتين في - إعادة النظرBengali: দুইবার ভাবা - ভালো করে চিন্তা করাRussian: дважды подумать - хорошо подуматьJapanese: よく考える - 二度考えるVietnamese: cân nhắc kỹ - suy nghĩ hai lầnKorean: 두 번 생각하다 - 신중히 고민하다Turkish: iki kez düşünmek - iyice düşünmekUrdu: دو بار سوچنا - اچھی طرح غور کرناIndonesian: berpikir dua kali - mempertimbangkan dengan matang

Example Sentences

You should think twice about quitting your job.

basic

I would think twice about eating food from that place.

basic

She needs to think twice about lending him money.

basic

I’d think twice about making that investment right now.

natural

He didn’t think twice about driving in the storm, but I sure would have.

natural

Maybe you should think twice about trusting someone you just met online.

natural