Does Err on the Side of Caution?

Elena Rostova
Elena Rostova
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Definition of Err on the Side of: to Use or Show More of (Something) Than May Be Needed So That One Can Be Sure That He or She Is Using or Showing Enough of It...

Does Err on the Side of Caution?

Definition of err on the side of
: to use or show more of (something) than may be needed so that one can be sure that he or she is using or showing enough of it It's better to err on the side of generosity than to appear too stingy. We chose to err on the side of caution when planning our investments.

Is it air on the side of caution or err?

“If you suspect the email could be legitimate, air on the side of caution anyway.” It's an error of course, not an airor. The expression is err on the side of caution. Air and err are two homonyms that someone mixed up.

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.