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thinking twice

thinking twice is the present participle and gerund of think twice.

Meaning of think twice

Verb

think twice (third-person singular simple present thinks twice, present participle thinking twice, simple past and past participle thought twice)

  1. (idiomatic) To reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.
    • Think twice before you go, since it could be dangerous.

Questions about thinking twice

What is thinking twice the present participle and gerund of?
Thinking twice is the present participle and gerund of think twice.

Words near thinking twice in the dictionary

  1. thinking the sun shines out of someone's backside
  2. thinking the sun shines out of someone's butt
  3. thinking the world of
  4. thinking the world revolves around one
  5. thinking through
  6. thinking twice
  7. thinking up
  8. thinking with one's dick
  9. thinking with one's little head
  10. thinking with portals
  11. thinking woman's

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