think twice als werkwoord: - 1
think twice
werkwoord
1 think twice
Consider and reconsider carefully.
Roget 864:
be cautious
etc.
adj.;
take care,
take heed,
take good care;
have a care mind,
what one is about;
be on one's guard
etc.
(keep watch)
459;
make assurance doubly sure"
[Macbeth].
bespeak
etc.
(be early)
132.
think twice,
look before one leaps,
count the cost,
look to the main chance,
cut one's coat according to one's cloth;
feel one's ground,
feel one's way;
see how the land lies
etc.
(foresight)
510;
wait to see how the cat jumps;
bridle one's tongue;
reculer pour mieux sauter
etc.
(prepare)
673 [Fr.];
let well alone,
let well enough alone;
let sleeping dogs lie,
ne pas reveiller le chat qui dort [Fr.],
don't wake a sleeping cat.
keep out of harm's way,
keep out of troubled waters;
keep at a respectful distance,
stand aloof;
keep on the safe side,
be on the safe side.
husband one's resources
etc.
636.
caution
etc.
(warn)
668.
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