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Better Safe than Sorry


When you say ‘Better Safe than Sorry’ you mean it’s a good idea to take precautionary measures before something bad happens.

Example of use: “Put your seatbelt back on. Better safe than sorry!”


Interesting fact about Better Safe than Sorry

The phrase ‘better safe than sorry’ has been traced to the 1800's and is first seen in print in M. Plum’s novel, Murder at the Hunting Club.