err on the side of caution

معنی

to choose the safer option to avoid any risk

برای پرهیز از هر خطری، گزینه‌ی امن‌تر را انتخاب کردن.

مثال‌ها

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?

دستور زبان

فقط err صرف می‌شود: errs، erring، erred. on the side of ثابت می‌ماند. اغلب and همراه یک فعل، گزینه‌ی امن را نام می‌برد.

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