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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌθɪŋk ˈtwaɪs/

think twice means: To consider an action carefully before deciding to do it, especially because it might cause problems.

verb

CONSIDER CAREFULLYB1

To consider an action carefully before deciding to do it, especially because it might cause problems.

  • Think twice before you act.
  • The high price made us think twice about buying it.
  • Would you think twice before taking such a risk?

How to use it: think twice before doing something (Think twice before signing that agreement.); think twice about doing something (I would think twice about lending him money.)

Similar words: reconsider, consider carefully

Common phrases: think twice before, think twice about something

Questions about think twice

What does think twice mean?

To consider an action carefully before deciding to do it, especially because it might cause problems.

What is think twice in other languages?

Türkçe: iki kere düşünmek · Español: pensárselo dos veces · Français: réfléchir à deux fois · Deutsch: es sich zweimal überlegen · Italiano: pensarci due volte · 日本語: よく考える

How do you pronounce think twice?

It is pronounced /ˌθɪŋk ˈtwaɪs/.

How do you use think twice in a sentence?

Think twice before you act. The high price made us think twice about buying it.

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