think better of

Idioms and Phrases

Reconsider, change one's mind about, as in I hope you'll think better of it before you quit your job . [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

Maybe you’ll see the tests laid out ahead and think better of it.

From New York Times

But then in a change of heart that wasn’t what you’d expect from one of Australia’s most fearsome predators, he appeared to think better of it.

From New York Times

Two days later we were in Spain because I knew, in a couple days he'd bounce back and would think better of this and not want to do this.

From Salon

If you’re inclined to think better of Lilly for taking this dramatic step, here’s our advice: Hold your applause.

From Los Angeles Times

Before I could think better of it, I tore the article down the middle, cast the pieces to the ground, and stomped on them.

From Literature

Related Words

• amend
• reassess
• reevaluate
• reexamine
• rethink
• review
• revise