better (to be) safe than sorry
used to say that it is better to be careful, even if this takes time, effort etc, than take a risk that may have a bad result

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

better safe than sorry
being careful is probably more desirable than risking a bad result.
Concerned about the attacks, he sent his son out of the village, figuring, better safe than sorry.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

Better safe than sorry.
Better (to be) safe than sorry.
something that you say which means it is best not to take risks even if it seems boring or hard work to be careful.
I'll hold the ladder while you climb up. Better safe than sorry.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

better safe than sorry
it is better to be careful than to take a chance and risk an accident or illness or a failure which you may regret
It is better to be safe than sorry and I always bring my umbrella to work when it is a cloudy day.

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