Think better of it/of doing something
phrase
To decide not to do something because you think it might be a bad or wrong decision.
I was going to argue with him about the issue, but then I thought better of it.
Often appears as...
- decided to think better of it
- almost didn't think better of it
phrase
To improve one's opinion or respect for someone or something.
At first, she didn't like her coworker, but she thought better of him after he helped her with a difficult project.
Often appears as...
- started to think better of it
- came to think better of it
phrase
To decide not to do something because you think it might be a bad or wrong decision.
I was going to argue with him about the issue, but then I thought better of it.
Often appears as...
- decided to think better of it
- almost didn't think better of it
phrase
To improve one's opinion or respect for someone or something.
At first, she didn't like her coworker, but she thought better of him after he helped her with a difficult project.
Often appears as...
- started to think better of it
- came to think better of it
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Reversal
Use it when you're about to do something but change your mind to avoid a mistake.
She almost texted her ex, but she thought better of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Second Thoughts
Highlights reconsideration after initially deciding to act.
He was going to skip class, but thought better of it.
Pro Tip 3/3Hesitation Marker
It suggests doubt or hesitation before making a final decision.
I almost ate the last cookie but thought better of it.
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Reversal
Use it when you're about to do something but change your mind to avoid a mistake.
She almost texted her ex, but she thought better of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Second Thoughts
Highlights reconsideration after initially deciding to act.
He was going to skip class, but thought better of it.
Pro Tip 3/3Hesitation Marker
It suggests doubt or hesitation before making a final decision.
I almost ate the last cookie but thought better of it.
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Reversal
Use it when you're about to do something but change your mind to avoid a mistake.
She almost texted her ex, but she thought better of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Second Thoughts
Highlights reconsideration after initially deciding to act.
He was going to skip class, but thought better of it.
Pro Tip 3/3Hesitation Marker
It suggests doubt or hesitation before making a final decision.
I almost ate the last cookie but thought better of it.
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