err on the side of caution
英 /ɜːr ɑːn ðə saɪd əv ˈkɔːʃn/
中文釋義
寧可謹慎
To be extra careful and avoid taking unnecessary risks.
常用搭配
- always err on the side of caution總是穩字當頭
- err on the side of safety寧穩勿險
- tend to err on the side of caution寧可謹慎
例句
- If you're unsure, err on the side of caution and ask.拿不準就穩著點，問一下。
- We erred on the side of caution and delayed the release.我們求穩起見，推遲了發佈。