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

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

But when she became very quiet the family gave the vet a call, and they said to pop in just to be on the safe side.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024

After school, just to be on the safe side with those men, Emily left through a different door from the main one they had walked out of yesterday.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman