err on the side of caution

Significado

to choose the safer option to avoid any risk

Elegir la opción más segura para evitar cualquier riesgo.

Ejemplos

1. 1The forecast wasn't clear, so we erred on the side of caution and packed our coats.
2. 2If you're not sure about a food allergy, always err on the side of caution.
3. 3When the heating broke, the school decided to err on the side of caution and close early.
4. 4Ben erred on the side of caution and left for the airport three hours early.
5. 5Should we err on the side of caution and book a bigger room, in case more people come?

Gramática

Solo cambia err: errs, erring, erred. on the side of no cambia. A menudo sigue and más un verbo que nombra la opción segura.

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