B1idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
think twice
USUK
to think very carefully before you decide to do something
Often a warning: 'think twice before…' or 'think twice about…'. 'Without thinking twice' means immediately.
In context
Think twice before you lend money to someone you have just met.
The high price made me think twice about buying a new phone.
More idioms about decisions
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- bite the bulletto make yourself do something unpleasant that you have been avoiding
- have second thoughtsto start to doubt a decision you have made and consider changing it
- it's up to youyou can decide; the choice is yours
- sit on the fenceto avoid choosing between two sides or options, especially in an argument