[think] better of {sth}
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to decide against doing something upon reconsideration
- He initially planned to quit his job in a fit of anger, but he thought better of it and decided to have a calm conversation with his boss instead.
- She was about to confront her friend about a misunderstanding, but she thought better of it and opted to give it some time before addressing the issue.
- They considered going on a spontaneous road trip, but after assessing the potential risks, they thought better of it and decided to plan it more thoroughly.
- The company was contemplating a significant investment, but after careful consideration, they thought better of it due to the uncertain market conditions.