be on the safe side
Example Sentences
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"Businesses would therefore reduce their overall hiring to be on the safe side of things, until they see data that really points towards increased demand, or at least stabilization in the economy," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
So to be on the safe side, it would be advisable to avoid raw milk products.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2024
But in terms of shopping, he’d stick with zones 7 or 8 to be on the safe side for now.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
To be on the safe side, Ubisoft Montpellier has put out a free demo of The Lost Crown.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
He didn’t say anything funny or clever, and, to be on the safe side, when he was talking to a prison official, whenever possible, he didn’t say anything at all.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
