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Better safe than sorry
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Better safe than sorry
means it's wiser to take a small precaution now than to regret not doing it later.
Examples:
1- I went to the doctor just to make sure everything was okay. Better safe than sorry.
2- I wasn't sure if I needed my charger, so I packed it anyway. Better safe than sorry.
Have you ever double-checked something even though you were almost sure it was fine? You check that you've locked the door. Then, a few seconds later… you check again.
You reread an important email before sending it. You leave a little earlier for the airport. You bring an umbrella because the forecast says there might be rain. And in moments like these, people often say: "Better safe than sorry."
Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today's expression is practical, common, and something people use all the time: "Better safe than sorry."
One more time: Better safe than sorry.
"Better safe than sorry" means it's wiser to take a small precaution now than to regret not doing it later.
In other words: It's better to prevent a problem than deal with the consequences. Let's look at a relatable example. Imagine you're about to leave for a trip. You've already checked that your passport is in your bag. But before leaving the house, you check one more time. A friend laughs and says:
"You already checked!" And you reply: "I know, but better safe than sorry." Or imagine you're sending an important message to your boss. You could send it immediately. But instead, you read it one last time to catch any mistakes. Again: "Better safe than sorry."
This expression is common because life is full of situations where a small effort now can prevent a much bigger problem later. For example: "I wasn't sure if I needed my charger, so I packed it anyway. Better safe than sorry." Or:
"I went to the doctor just to make sure everything was okay. Better safe than sorry." And I think this expression reflects something interesting about wisdom.
People often admire boldness and spontaneity.
But many everyday successes come from simple precautions.
A little preparation. A little planning. A little extra care. Not because we're expecting disaster.
But because some mistakes are much easier to prevent than to fix. Now it's your turn:
What's something you always double-check because you believe it's better safe than sorry?
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