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.

See also

• have another think coming