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to think better of something
01
to decide against doing something upon reconsideration
Example
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.
to think better of somebody
01
to revise or improve one's opinion of someone
Example
I think better of him now after seeing how hard he works.
We thought better of our new neighbor once we saw how kind and friendly she was.
He thought better of his friend after witnessing her generosity towards others.