think better of it/(something)
think better of it/(something)
To decide against doing something because one realizes it is not a good idea. I was going to try to steal the other team's mascot costume, but I thought better of it when I saw the security guard at the entrance. I'm glad you thought better of dying your hair white. It would not have been a good look for you.
See also: better, of, think
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
think better of someone or something
to raise one's opinion of someone or something. I think better of him since I saw how well he does in the sales meetings. I hope that you will think better of the plan now.
See also: better, of, think
think better of something
to reconsider doing something and end up not doing it. I hope that you will think better of what you are doing and how many people you are hurting. I will think better of making such a careless remark next time.
See also: better, of, think
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
think better of
Reconsider, change one's mind about, as in I hope you'll think better of it before you quit your job. [c. 1600]
See also: better, of, think
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
think ˈbetter of it/of doing something
decide not to do something that you were intending to do: He was about to say something, but then he thought better of it and kept quiet.See also: better, of, something, think
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
think better of
To change one's mind about (a course of action) after reconsideration: I almost bought an expensive watch, but then I thought better of it.
See also: better, of, think
think better of
To change one's mind about; reconsider.
See also: better, of, think
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- think better of it/of doing something
- catch (one) with (someone or something)
- catch with
- a steal
- emerge from (something) as (something)
- be a steal
- come to mention it
- now (that) you mention it
- go as
- go as (someone or something)