when in doubt, do nothing

when in doubt, do nothing

If the right course of action isn't clear to you, wait to take action. When in doubt, do nothing. I mean, it's better than doing something you might regret!
See also: nothing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • take action
  • while you are at it
  • damned if I do, damned if I don't
  • damned if you do, damned if you don't
  • I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't
  • (something) is not going to (do something) itself
  • nothing for it
  • there's nothing (else) for it (but to do something)
  • there's nothing for it
  • there's only one thing for it