Meaning of the word "err on the side of" in English
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err on the side of
US /ɜːr ɑn ðə saɪd əv/
UK /ɜːr ɑn ðə saɪd əv/
Idiom
1.
to choose to do something that is safer or more cautious, rather than taking a risk
Example:
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When in doubt, it's always better to err on the side of caution.
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The judge decided to err on the side of leniency, given the defendant's clean record.
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