have another think

English

Verb

have another think (third-person singular simple present has another think, present participle having another think, simple past and past participle had another think)

  1. To reflect on and reframe an event; to reconsider.
    • 1876, Mark Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, page 228:
      when I got to that old shackly brick store by the Temperance Tavern, I backed up agin the wall to have another think.
    • 2008, Wendy Lewis, Plastic Makes Perfect: The Complete Cosmetic Beauty Guide, →ISBN:
      If you do not, then have another think about it.
    • 2013, Will Storr, Will Storr Vs. The Supernatural, →ISBN:
      I put the cup down again and have another think.
    • 2014, Elizabeth Reed, To Love A Difficult Man:
      I think, Natalie, you are acting very rashly, and you should have another think about what you're about to do.

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