err on the side of caution
英 /ɜːr ɑːn ðə saɪd əv ˈkɔːʃn/
中文释义
宁可谨慎
To be extra careful and avoid taking unnecessary risks.
常用搭配
- always err on the side of caution总是稳字当头
- err on the side of safety宁稳勿险
- tend to err on the side of caution宁可谨慎
例句
- If you're unsure, err on the side of caution and ask.拿不准就稳着点，问一下。
- We erred on the side of caution and delayed the release.我们求稳起见，推迟了发布。