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This idiom uses the verb "err" not the noun error.
To "err on the side of caution" is to take extra care, possibly unnecessary care, rather than potentially cause danger or mishap. This is usually applied in a situation where the actual riskinvolved cannot be clearly determined.
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∙ 15y ago"Err on the side of caution." That's because "err" is a verb. In your sentence, you are saying someone is committing the act of erring. Therefore, "to error" would be incorrect.
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∙ 13y agoIt means if you must make an error, make it in a safe direction not a risky direction.
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∙ 13y agoThe expression is "to err on the side caution". It means if you must make an error, make it in a safe direction not the risky direction.
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∙ 13y ago"err to the side of caution"whether equal "err on the side of caution"
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∙ 13y agoIt is "to err on the safe side" or "err on the side of caution."
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∙ 14y agoErr on the side of caution.
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∙ 13y agoYes, that is always best.
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Air on the side of caution?
err on the side of caution.
What does err on the side?
To err is to be mistaken or incorrect or to stray from the right course of accepted standards. Also to act with bias, as in to err on the side of justice
What is the homophone for err?
In some dialects, "air."
How do you spell safety?
The phrase is "err on the safe side" meaning that if a mistake (error) could be made, it is better to be too cautious, or make it in the less dangerous manner.
How do your pronounce err as in 'err on the side of caution'?
Please note: the answer below is a spoof. Continue in your search, or you will sound ignorant to those who know that to err is human. To 'air' is just careless. You would, ideally, pronounce the word as when saying 'air.' Though upon first glance, it may seem as 'err' is prounced as if you were slightly confused and merely making a noise to fill a space of awkward silence, 'err' is also seen in the much cliched phrase: "to err is human." In this phrase, 'err' stands for the first part of 'error' which gets a sound much like sayign the word 'air' which brings me back to my original point. Or, you could say it with a slight British accent that is a cross between the two pronunciations. Then, you would seem to have a mysterious, sophisticated air similar to that of an English professor at Oxford. Or, even better, you could just race through the word and hope that no one notices. :) So I thought I should clarify: I don't normally talk like that big paragraph I just typed. I just wanted to write like a know-it-all snob. Fooled ya! XD
Is it 'err on the side of caution' or 'air on the side of caution?
Err on the side of caution.
Air on the side of caution?
err on the side of caution.
What is a sentence for err?
I will err on the side of caution.Err, who are you and what do you want?
Is it correct to say to err on the side of sympathy?
It's just as correct to say this term as it is to say "err on the side of [anything]". "Doctors want to err on the side of caution."
What does err on the side?
To err is to be mistaken or incorrect or to stray from the right course of accepted standards. Also to act with bias, as in to err on the side of justice
What kind of words are Air and err?
Air, err, heir and Eyre are all homonyms of each other
Can you give an example of a sentence using the word err?
The system will always err on the side of caution.
What are the release dates for Err on the Side of Caution - 1997?
Err on the Side of Caution - 1997 was released on: USA: 10 November 1997 (premiere)
What is the homophone for err?
In some dialects, "air."
What is homophone for heir?
air, ere, err
What is the past tense of err on the side of caution?
Erred on the side of caution.
Is it safe to cook and eat raw meat that has turned green?
Others may have some input on this, but I will tell you this. Meat (especially pork) that turns green is something I will definitely not eat. It's not worth the potential consequences. If your going to err, err on the side of caution.
