idiom
Better Safe Than Sorry
BET-er sayf than SOR-ee
/ˈbɛtər seɪf ðæn ˈsɒriː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bettersafethansorry
Dictionary meaning
It is wiser to take precautions even if they prove unnecessary than to risk harm through carelessness
Examples
- Wear a mask indoors — better safe than sorry.
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