Phrase Hound found 52 phrases and 2 compound words that contain twice. The most common are listed below. Open twice in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 52
- think twiceTo reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.
- once or twiceA small, indefinite number of times.
- twice-weeklyHappening twice each week; semi-weekly.
- twice as lessHalf as much.
- twice removedSeparated by two generations of descent
- twice-exceptionalBeing a gifted student with some form of disability (dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder etc.), thus considered exceptional both because of one's giftedness and special needs.
- hit the ball twiceA rule ("law" in cricket) which when invoked results in the dismissal of a batsman (out), whereby the batsman has deliberately hit the ball with his bat a second time for a reason other than to protect his wicket.
- thinking twicepresent participle and gerund of think twice
- strike twiceTo impact the same location, person, etc. again.
- twice-toldhackneyed; cliché
- Twice BrewedA village in Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NY755675).
- strikes twicethird-person singular simple present indicative of strike twice: To impact the same location, person, etc. again.
- twice twiceA level which has two sequential sections that superficially resemble each other, however the second has subtle differences that make traversing it using the methodology of the first impossible, usually with numerous added tricks and traps.
- twice-yearlyHappening twice each year; semi-annual; biannual.
- twice-stabbed stink bugCosmopepla lintneriana, a pentatomid with two red spots at the apex of the scutellum.
- twice-exceptionalityThe condition of being twice-exceptional.
- thought twicesimple past and past participle of think twice
- buy the same horse twice(in a negotiation) To trade or make concessions for something that has already been agreed upon.
- measure twice and cut onceOne should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.
- thinks twicethird-person singular simple present indicative of think twice: To reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.
- struck twicesimple past and past participle of strike twice
- striking twicepresent participle and gerund of strike twice
- a stopped clock is right twice a dayA normally unreliable person or instrument can occasionally provide correct information, even if only by accident.
- first cousins twice removedplural of first cousin twice removed: grandchild of someone’s first cousin
- twice-borrowedTerms in one language that were borrowed from a second language that originally borrowed the term from the first language.
Compound words 2
- twicetTwice.
- twicerOne who attends two church services on Sundays.