How to Pronounce "on the safe side"

expression

ON thuh SAYF SYDE

Definition

To do something extra or take precautions to avoid possible problems or risks.

American English

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪf/ /ˈsaɪd

British English

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪf/ /sˈaɪd

ON thuh SAYF SYDE

Take your umbrella, just to be on the safe side.

I'll double-check the door is locked on the safe side.

Let's leave early on the safe side.

I'm bringing a sweater, just to be on the safe side—it might get cold later.