📔It is best to be on the safe side
🤔Possible meaning
1) Don't take risks. Be careful and cautious.
2) It's best to be sure. It's best to be absolutely certain.
🔘For example
🗨My doctor says he doesn't think I've broken any bones but it's best to be on the safe side and have an x-ray.
🗨I feel pretty healthy but just to be on the safe side I asked my doctor for a check-up.
✏️Note
The phrase "(just) to be on the safe side" is often used alone, as above.
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🤔Possible meaning
1) Don't take risks. Be careful and cautious.
2) It's best to be sure. It's best to be absolutely certain.
🔘For example
🗨My doctor says he doesn't think I've broken any bones but it's best to be on the safe side and have an x-ray.
🗨I feel pretty healthy but just to be on the safe side I asked my doctor for a check-up.
✏️Note
The phrase "(just) to be on the safe side" is often used alone, as above.
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#Saying_of_the_Day
🌀@Englishoftheday
🌀@QuizoftheDay