| 词组 | err on the side of |
| 释义 | Idiom err on the side oferr 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. err on the side of (something)To prioritize something, perhaps excessively or unnecessarily. Often used in the phrase "err on the side of caution." I like to err on the side of caution and always keep some money in my savings account. err on the side ofact with a specified bias towards something. 1999 Nature Der Sündefall's message may err on the side of alarmism, but it certainly is a good read. |
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