How to Pronounce "on the safe side"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪf/ /ˈsaɪd
ON thuh SAYF SYDE
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪf/ /sˈaɪd
ON thuh SAYF SYDE
Definition
To do something extra or take precautions to avoid possible problems or risks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪf/ /ˈsaɪd
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪf/ /sˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh SAYF SYDE
UK
ON thuh SAYF SYDE
Listen in Context
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.