on the safe side

US /ɑn ðə seɪf saɪd/
UK /ɑn ðə seɪf saɪd/
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만약을 대비해서, 안전하게

to take precautions to avoid risk or danger

:
I'll bring an umbrella, just on the safe side, even though it's sunny.
햇볕이 쨍쨍해도 만약을 대비해서 우산을 가져갈게.
It's better to arrive early, just on the safe side, to avoid traffic.
교통 체증을 피하려면 안전하게 일찍 도착하는 게 좋아.