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err on the side of caution
[ er on thuh sahyd uhv kaw-shuhn, ur ]
idiom
- to reduce risk by planning or acting more carefully than might seem absolutely necessary:
Budget for all your known expenses, but err on the side of caution by also allowing funds for unforeseen circumstances.
Sorry, but I removed your image from the thread鈥攊t鈥檚 probably not offensive, but I always err on the side of caution with such things.
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of err on the side of caution1
Example Sentences
Ofsted's broad criteria for reporting can mean nursery workers "err on the side of caution", the Early Years Alliance says.
Generally, state laws don鈥檛 specify which material might be 鈥渉armful,鈥 leaving many educators to err on the side of caution.
"On balance, with inflation pressures subdued, there is no reason for the Fed not to err on the side of caution and frontload rate cuts," she said.
With less than three weeks before the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit, McVay will err on the side of caution when it comes to his 36-year-old quarterback.
Err on the side of caution and take them out early, as you do not want to overcook your shrimp.
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