Meaning of err on the side of caution | Babel Free
Definitions
To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.
idiomatic
Equivalents
Suomi
olla varovainen
Français
pécher par excès de prudence
Nederlands
het zekere voor het onzekere nemen
Examples
“They are all zealous to the last degree in support of the extreme policy. . . . They certainly will not err on the side of caution.”
“In any uncertain situation, government tends to err on the side of caution and delay.”
“But many savers are more concerned with the safety of their deposits and are even spreading their money over several institutions to err on the side of caution.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.