err on the side of caution

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erred on the side of caution erring on the side of caution errs on the side of caution 三单 errs on the side of caution erring on the side of caution 现在分词 erred on the side of caution 过去式 erred on the side of caution 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

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

    习语

    In any uncertain situation, government tends to err on the side of caution and delay.