How to Pronounce "err on the side of caution"
expression
ERR on thuh SIDE uhv KAW-shun
URR on thuh SIDE ov KAW-shun
Definition
To be extra careful in a situation, even if it means being overly cautious, to avoid possible problems or risks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹ/, /ˈɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɑʃən/, /ˈkɔʃən
British English
ˈɜː/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈɔːʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ERR on thuh SIDE uhv KAW-shun
UK
URR on thuh SIDE ov KAW-shun
Listen in Context
It's better to err on the side of caution when crossing the street.
Doctors often err on the side of caution when prescribing medicine.
If you aren't sure the food is safe, err on the side of caution and don't eat it.
We don't know if the storm is coming, but let's err on the side of caution and stay inside.