| 词汇 | err on the side of something |
| 释义 | Idiom err on the side of somethingerr 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 of somethingshow slightly too much rather than too little of a quality, especially a good one: When I am marking exam papers, I always try to err on the side of generosity (= I give slightly higher marks than the students may deserve). Err is an old-fashioned word meaning ‘make a mistake’. |
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