think twice

pensarci due volte

Riflettere bene prima di agire, soprattutto se potrebbero esserci conseguenze negative.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: think twice before doing something (Think twice before signing that agreement.); think twice about doing something (I would think twice about lending him money.)

Sinonimi: reconsider, consider carefully

Espressioni comuni: think twice before, think twice about something