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

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

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

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

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