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sorry

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Better (to be) safe than sorry.
something that you say which means it is best not to take risks even if it seems boring or hard work to be careful. I'll hold the ladder while you climb up. Better safe than sorry.
See also: better, safe

better safe than sorry
being careful is probably more desirable than risking a bad result. Concerned about the attacks, he sent his son out of the village, figuring, better safe than sorry.
See also: better, safe

sorry to say

I regret telling you this. Sorry to say, the violin was never found.
See also: say

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