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err on the side of — (something) to choose an action that may be too extreme. If we re not sure what s needed, let s err on the side of being too prepared. Usage notes: usually used in the form err on the side of caution: I decided to err on the side of caution and… … New idioms dictionary
err on the side of — ► err on the side of display more rather than less of (a specified quality) in one s actions. Main Entry: ↑err … English terms dictionary
err on the side of — display more rather than less of (a specified quality) in one s actions it is better to err on the side of caution * * * err on the side of ◇ To err on the side of something, such as caution, is to use or show more of it than may be needed so… … Useful english dictionary
err on the side of — display more rather than less of (a quality): it is better to err on the side of caution. → err … English new terms dictionary
err on the side of something — err on the side of (something) to choose an action that may be too extreme. If we re not sure what s needed, let s err on the side of being too prepared. Usage notes: usually used in the form err on the side of caution: I decided to err on the… … New idioms dictionary
err on the side of something — phrase to do more than is really necessary in order to avoid a particular situation We are erring on the side of caution and have closed the school. Thesaurus: to avoid risks or dangersynonym Main entry: err * * * err on the side of sth idiom … Useful english dictionary
err on the side of caution — ► to decide to take care rather than take any risks: »Given the uncertainties in the market, it would be far better to err on the side of caution. Main Entry: ↑caution … Financial and business terms
err on the side of caution — if you err on the side of caution when you are deciding what to do, you do the thing that is safe instead of taking a risk. I decided to err on the side of caution and spend less than my full allowance … New idioms dictionary
err on the side of caution — When uncertain about what to do, if you err on the side of cautionyou do more than what is adequate rather than take any risks. When I m not sure how much food to prepare, I tend to err on the side of caution and prepare far too much … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
err on the side of caution — verb To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences. They are all zealous to the last degree in support of the extreme policy. . . . They certainly will not err on the side of caution … Wiktionary
