err on the side of caution

意思

to choose the safer option to avoid any risk

為避免風險而選擇更穩妥的做法.

例句

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?

文法

只有 err 變化形式：errs、erring、erred。on the side of 固定不變。後面常接 and 加動詞，說明穩妥的做法。

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