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err on the side of caution

/ɛr ɑn ðə saɪd əv ˈkɑʃən/ /ɜː ɒn ðə saɪd əv ˈkɔːʃən/
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Idiom
  1. 1 ihtiyatı elden bırakmamak, temkinli davranmak

Definition (English)

To choose the safer course of action, even if it turns out to be unnecessary.

Example Sentences

  1. If you're not sure whether the chicken is cooked properly, err on the side of caution and put it back in the oven.
    Tavuğun iyice pişip pişmediğinden emin değilsen temkinli davran ve onu tekrar fırına koy.
  2. When the storm warning was issued, the school decided to err on the side of caution and close for the day.
    Fırtına uyarısı yapılınca okul, ihtiyatı elden bırakmayıp o gün kapalı kalmaya karar verdi.

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