Idiom: (just) to be on the safe side

Meaning

Idiom: (just to) be on the safe side

doing something to prevent an unwanted outcome
being careful or cautious

Example sentences

— To be on the safe side, let’s leave an hour early so we don’t miss the start of the game.

— You might be hungry later—at least bring a sandwich or a banana just to be on the safe side.

— I wish we had been on the safe side and had only promised we could deliver four trainings instead of fourteen!

— I wanted to be on the safe side and didn't ask for a higher salary because I was afraid. That was a big mistake.

— To be on the safe side, we should leave for the airport four hours before our flight.

— People who achieve great things in life are rarely on the safe side.

— If you're vegan, I wouldn't recommend you eat that soup just to be on the safe side.

— We're staying home during this pandemic just to be on the safe side since my grandmother lives with us.

— Set the table for six just to be on the safe side. I think Sharon's boyfriend is joining us.

— Please exchange some of your money into euros and British pounds before your trip just to be on the safe side.

— I'm packing my dress for the wedding in my carry-on bag just to be on the safe side.

— Next time, I'll be on the safe side and get my teeth cleaned every three months instead of every six months.

— Let's meet at 6:30 pm to be on the safe side. I get off work at 5:00pm but sometimes my boss gives me last-minute assignments.

— Next semester we need to hire a substitute teacher just to be on the safe side.

— I'd rather get the COVID vaccine to be on the safe side. There's always a risk but at this point almost every death is someone who is unvaccinated.

Synonyms

play it safe
cover all bases
not push your luck
hedge your bets
not take any chances

Idiom: (just) to be on the safe side

Meaning

Example sentences

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