What does “Err on the side of caution” mean?

Err on the side of caution

Meaning: To be extra careful, even if it seems unnecessary, rather than taking a risk.

Pecar de precavido

Significado: Ser extremadamente cuidadoso, incluso si parece innecesario, en lugar de arriesgarse.

Pecar pelo excesso de cuidado

Significado: Ser extremamente cuidadoso, mesmo que pareça desnecessário, em vez de correr riscos.

Pêcher par excès de prudence

Signification: Être extrêmement prudent, même si cela semble inutile, plutôt que de prendre un risque.

Lieber auf Nummer sicher gehen

Bedeutung: Extrem vorsichtig sein, auch wenn es unnötig erscheint, anstatt ein Risiko einzugehen.

Peccare di cautela

Significato: Essere estremamente cauti, anche se sembra inutile, piuttosto che correre un rischio.

İhtiyatlı davranmak

Anlam: Risk almaktansa, gereksiz görünse bile aşırı dikkatli olmak.

宁可过于谨慎

意思: 宁愿过分小心,即使看起来不必要,也不愿冒险。

安全を優先する

意味: リスクを冒すよりも、たとえ不必要に見えても細心の注意を払うこと。

신중을 기하다

의미: 위험을 감수하기보다는 불필요해 보일지라도 각별히 조심하는 것.

Dialogue

10:30:15 - Should we drive to the airport or take a taxi?

10:30:18 - Let's take a taxi. I'd rather err on the side of caution than risk missing our flight.

10:30:21 - You're right. Traffic could be unpredictable.

10:30:24 - Exactly. Better safe than sorry.



09:20:55 - Should I invest that money in cryptocurrency?

09:20:58 - I'd err on the side of caution and wait. The market is too volatile right now.

09:21:01 - But everyone is making money.

09:21:04 - And everyone could lose it just as fast. Be careful.



19:40:33 - Should I bring an umbrella today?

19:40:36 - I'd err on the side of caution and take one. The forecast says 40% chance of rain.

19:40:39 - But it's sunny right now.

19:40:42 - It could change. You'll thank me later.