How to Pronounce "to be on the safe side"
expression
too bee on thuh SAFE syd
too bee on thuh SAFE syd
Definition
To take extra precautions or do something just in case, to avoid possible problems or risks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪf/ /ˈsaɪd
British English
tˈuː/ /bˈiː/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪf/ /sˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
too bee on thuh SAFE syd
UK
too bee on thuh SAFE syd
Listen in Context
I'll bring an extra pen, just to be on the safe side.
She left early to be on the safe side.
Let's double-check the address to be on the safe side.
I brought some snacks just to be on the safe side in case we get hungry.