English / proverb
Better Safe than Sorry
MEANING IN ENGLISH
It is wiser to be cautious and take precautions than to act carelessly and regret the consequences later
In context
01
Let us document every step of this legal hearing meticulously, because it is always better safe than sorry.
02
Conducting an independent background check on suppliers is better safe than sorry.
Synonyms
prevention is better than cure,play it safe,exercise prudence
Antonyms
reckless gamble,throw caution to the wind,leap before looking
Collocations
always better safe than sorry,surely better safe than sorry,consider it better safe than sorry