think (the) better of (one)

think (the) better of (one)

To have an improved opinion of someone; to hold someone in higher regard or esteem than previously. Your boss will think better of you if you stand up for yourself. I don't really care whether they think the better of us or not—we're doing this because it's the right thing to do.
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 (the) ˈbetter of somebody

have a higher opinion of somebody: She has behaved appallingly — I must say I thought better of her.
See also: better, of, somebody, 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.
See also:
  • accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
  • accompany on a journey
  • bargain
  • bargain for (someone or something) with (someone)
  • a stranger to (someone or something)
  • be out of (one's) league
  • be out of somebody's league
  • be in bad with (someone)
  • (one) puts (one's) pants on one leg at a time
  • benefit of the doubt, to give/have the