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If in Doubt, Leave It Out

if in dowt leev it owt

/ɪf ɪn daʊt liːv ɪt aʊt/

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Syllable breakdown

ifindoubtleaveitout

Dictionary meaning

When uncertain about safety or correctness, choose the more cautious option

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