Học từ vựng | Vocabulary learning |better safe than sorry
better safe than sorry ()
/ˈbe.tər ˈseɪf ˈðæn ˈsɑː.ri/
/ˈbe.tə(r) seɪf ðæn ˈsɒ.ri/
used to say that it is better to be careful, even if this takes time, effort etc, than take a risk that may have a bad result
Set the alarm clock – better safe than sorry!
I always double-check my travel documents before leaving for a trip because it's better safe than sorry.
John wore a helmet while riding his bike, even though it was a short trip to the store. He believes in the motto "better safe than sorry."
The company invested in robust cybersecurity measures to protect its data; they subscribe to the principle that it's always better safe than sorry when it comes to cyber threats.
