2007-03-16 16:26:39 · 10 answers · asked by Chichiri 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
That's my twin sister's philosophy. I don't get that.
2007-03-16 16:28:22 · update #1
It's better to be too cautious than not to be cautious enough.
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2007-03-16 19:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means if you're going to make a mistake, make the one that will cause the least problems. For instance, if I were going to get enough fabric to make a dress, and I wasn't sure how much it would take, then I'd err on the side of caution and get MORE than I thought I needed, rather than less.
2007-03-17 00:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is this simple. All it means is it's better to be safe than sorry. Instead of looking at it as "Better to err on the side of caution" look at it like this. Better to stay on the side of caution. How does that sound? Take care
2007-03-23 18:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by carly071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an example, if you come to an intersection, and you look to the right and you look to the left,,,,,is it going to be a mistake to look to the right again before crossing the intersection? NO. You have just "erred on the side of caution".
Another example. Your 8 yo daughter wants to hang out on the street corner with the kids across the street. You look down the street and you don't see any marauders, thieves, or molesters....but you tell you 8 yo daughter she needs to "stay in sight" and you set her boundaries so you can keep an eye on her. Is that a mistake? NO. You have just "erred on the side of caution."
2007-03-17 00:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by mgs4Real 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that if you're gonna make a mistake, make one that's not going to have any negative consequences. Like if you're on a road trip and you think you have enough gas to lasta while, but you're not sure where the next gas station is. It's best to stop and get gas, rather than take the chance that there are no gas stations coming up.
2007-03-17 01:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by Duraznita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used when you have to make a choice that will have rather severe consequences if you are wrong. The choice of being cautious is preferred because it poses less jeopardy.
2007-03-23 23:35:56 · answer #6 · answered by don n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry.
it is better to try to do the right thing and make a bad judgement then to do a calculated wrong doing
I guess your still on the other side of good eve if you did it wrong but you still tried.
2007-03-22 13:03:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "When I am not sure about something but have to decide, I'll choose what will hurt the least if it turns out I was wrong."
2007-03-16 23:35:24 · answer #8 · answered by and_y_knot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better to be prepared for the worst and the worst not happen, then not prepare at all, then it happen. At least your mistake didn't have a negative outcome.
2007-03-16 23:35:53 · answer #9 · answered by Rob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok - it's better to be more safe than not safe at all. For instance: It's better to have too much toilet paper than none at all!
2007-03-16 23:30:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋