err on the side of

釋義

1. err on the side of sth

   過於；偏向於（好的特質）

   to show too much of a good quality

   I thought it was better to err on the side of caution (= to be too careful rather than take a risk).我認為寧可過於謹慎也不要冒風險。

電影裡這樣說 · 3 部

• So always err on the side of caution, Carly.Boiling Point2021
• I don't think so, but I like to err on the side of caution.The Gentlemen2020
• you'll have a heightened sense of, I believe, anxiety, so always just err on the side of being safe.Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry2021

在完整場景裡學

• 沸點2021
  • 開門前的衛生檢查：err on the side of caution（寧可謹慎一點）
  • 衛生檢查把五星打成三星：have a nose about（四處打探）
  • 後廚開會核對備料：pull together（齊心合力）
• 紳士們2020
  • 豪宅裡兜售故事報價：old school（老派）
  • 飯局上互相試探：pull the plug on（叫停）
  • 帶買家參觀大麻帝國：pay top dollar（出最高價）

習語頻道里接下來

• fly in the face of
• get under skin
• have eyes in the back of your head
• have your feet on the ground
• have your work cut out
• i beg to differ
• it is just as well
• keep quiet about
• keep your options open
• kill time
• lay a finger on
• lose your cool