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err on the side of |
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err on the side of something to choose an action that may be too extreme If we're not sure what's needed, let's err on the side of being too prepared. Usage notes: usually used in the form err on the side of caution: I decided to err on the side of caution and spend less than my full allowance. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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My case is, as I have told you, almost complete; but we must not err on the side of over-confidence. of Saint Louis, we shall probably not err on the side of presumption |
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