err on the side of caution.
This idiom uses the verb "err" not the noun error.To "err on the side of caution" is to take extra care, possibly unnecessary care, rather than potentially cause danger or mishap. This is usually applied in a situation where the actual riskinvolved cannot be clearly determined.
Yes the word caution is a verb meaning to warn. It is also a noun referring to the warning itself.
Caution, advise, counsel, presage, inform, notify, tell, tip off, alert, and forewarn.
The adverb form is "cautiously" (carefully, tentatively). The related noun is circumspection, meaning caution or prudence.
Precaution
Err on the side of caution.
Erred on the side of caution.
I'd air on the side of caution. Bring it in to your pharmacist and ask what they think.
This idiom uses the verb "err" not the noun error.To "err on the side of caution" is to take extra care, possibly unnecessary care, rather than potentially cause danger or mishap. This is usually applied in a situation where the actual riskinvolved cannot be clearly determined.
Err on the Side of Caution - 1997 was released on: USA: 10 November 1997 (premiere)
I will err on the side of caution.Err, who are you and what do you want?
The Lyon's Den - 2003 The Other Side of Caution 1-2 was released on: USA: 5 October 2003
To bleed out any air, start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully from side to side. Keep checking the fluid and add as needed. This will force the air into the reservoir and out of the system. Caution: The fluid will expand as it heats up, so do not overfill.
On my sons 05 Chevy Cavalier its under the dash on the end of the duct on passenger side over by the door. You can get to it from under the dash or by removing the top of the dash and airbag (use extreme caution when working with the air bag).
The cast of Err on the Side of Caution - 1997 includes: Conery Hoffman as Lewis Kirk Meyer as Clay Brian Meyer as Young Lewis Valerie Mikita as Angelica
Pepto Bismol doesn't have that many side effects, but you should still use it with caution. :)
It's just as correct to say this term as it is to say "err on the side of [anything]". "Doctors want to err on the side of caution."