err on the side of caution

뜻

to choose the safer option to avoid any risk

위험을 피하려고 더 안전한 쪽을 택하다.

예문

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?

문법

err만 형태가 바뀐다: errs, erring, erred. on the side of는 그대로 둔다. 뒤에 and와 동사가 와서 안전한 선택을 나타내는 경우가 많다.

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