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It's not an idiom. It's a pithy saying. In order to be an idiom, it has to have a meaning exclusive of the actual words used and be easily understandable only in the culture it originates from.
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∙ 15y agoThis phrase means; take precautions.
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What does '' you are better off sorry'' means?
The phrase is, Better off safe than sorry. Not slang or an idiom. It means exactly what it says. It is better to conduct yourself in a safe manner or you will be sorry.
What is the meaning of the idiom uglier than a mud fence?
It's not an idiom, it's a simile. Someone is uglier than a fence used to stop mud from flowing across a field.
What does the idiom I wasn't exactly itching for someone to break the record mean?
"Itching for" means that you wanted it to happen badly. "Break the record" means to do better than the highest score for that thing.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'days and weeks'?
The idiom 'days and weeks' is used to express a longer duration than something that takes 'hours or days' to occur.
Is 'my heart fell' a idiom?
Unless there is truly something wrong with your heart, then yes, it is an idiom. My heart fell, my heart exploded, my heart sang, my heart doing anything other than pumping blood is an analogy and an idiom.
What does '' you are better off sorry'' means?
The phrase is, Better off safe than sorry. Not slang or an idiom. It means exactly what it says. It is better to conduct yourself in a safe manner or you will be sorry.
What be safe than sorry?
It is better to be safe than sorry.
Sentence with the proverb better safe than sorry?
better safe than sorry sentence
Why do people believe in werewolves?
Better to safe (wary) than sorry.
Is it safe to pull a loose second molar?
Go check with your dentist, its better to be safe than sorry
Do cats need shots?
They should get shots, Better Safe Than Sorry.
What does it mean when meat turns blue?
You throw it out. Better safe than sorry.
What are the ratings and certificates for Wallace and Gromit's World of Invention - 2010 Better Safe Than Sorry 1-5?
Wallace and Gromit's World of Invention - 2010 Better Safe Than Sorry 1-5 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
Prayer after meal?
Prayer is traditionally before the meal. But hey better safe than sorry ;-)
Should you go to the dentist for a spot on your gum?
Yes, if you don't know what it is, then its better to be safe than sorry.
If you think you injured your coccyx do you have to go to the doctor?
If you believe in the truism 'it is better to safe than sorry' then Yes
What does be safe than sorry mean?
It is better to be safe than sorry - means you're better off not taking a risk because if you do things might go wrong and you would regret it. It's also a way of saying it's best to prepare - if you wear a belt and braces (suspenders) your trousers will stay up, so you're safe. You'd be sorry if they fell down.
