English Explanatory Dictionary

err on the side of caution

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.

Pronunciation

en-au-err on the side of caution.ogg

Word forms

err on the side of caution errs on the side of caution erring on the side of caution erred on the side of caution

Related words

abundance of caution better safe than sorry err on the side of give the benefit of the doubt on the safe side
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