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err on the side of caution
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
結果が不確実な状況下で、リスクを最小限にするため、最も安全な方法を選択して行動すること。 / リスクがある場合、危険を避けるために慎重かつ安全な行動を取ること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.
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err on the side of caution
Given the fragile equipment, the technicians chose to err on the side of caution and run a few extra diagnostic tests.
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Given the fragile equipment, the technicians chose to err on the side of caution and run a few extra diagnostic tests.
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