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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." That's because "err" is a verb. In your sentence, you are saying someone is committing the act of erring. Therefore, "to error" would be incorrect.
It means if you must make an error, make it in a safe direction not a risky direction.
The expression is "to err on the side caution". It means if you must make an error, make it in a safe direction not the risky direction.
"err to the side of caution"whether equal "err on the side of caution"
It is "to err on the safe side" or "err on the side of caution."
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Air on the side of caution?
err on the side of caution.
What does err on the side?
To err is to be mistaken or incorrect or to stray from the right course of accepted standards. Also to act with bias, as in to err on the side of justice
What is the homophone for err?
In some dialects, "air."
How do you spell safety?
The phrase is "err on the safe side" meaning that if a mistake (error) could be made, it is better to be too cautious, or make it in the less dangerous manner.
How do your pronounce err as in 'err on the side of caution'?
Please note: the answer below is a spoof. Continue in your search, or you will sound ignorant to those who know that to err is human. To 'air' is just careless. You would, ideally, pronounce the word as when saying 'air.' Though upon first glance, it may seem as 'err' is prounced as if you were slightly confused and merely making a noise to fill a space of awkward silence, 'err' is also seen in the much cliched phrase: "to err is human." In this phrase, 'err' stands for the first part of 'error' which gets a sound much like sayign the word 'air' which brings me back to my original point. Or, you could say it with a slight British accent that is a cross between the two pronunciations. Then, you would seem to have a mysterious, sophisticated air similar to that of an English professor at Oxford. Or, even better, you could just race through the word and hope that no one notices. :) So I thought I should clarify: I don't normally talk like that big paragraph I just typed. I just wanted to write like a know-it-all snob. Fooled ya! XD
Is it 'err on the side of caution' or 'air on the side of caution?
Err on the side of caution.
Air on the side of caution?
err on the side of caution.
What is a sentence for err?
I will err on the side of caution.Err, who are you and what do you want?
What does err on the side?
To err is to be mistaken or incorrect or to stray from the right course of accepted standards. Also to act with bias, as in to err on the side of justice
What kind of words are Air and err?
Air, err, heir and Eyre are all homonyms of each other
Is it correct to say to err on the side of sympathy?
What plus what will give you 33 under the same number
What is the past tense of err on the side of caution?
The past tense of "err on the side of caution" is "erred on the side of caution." In this phrase, "err" is the present tense verb meaning to make a mistake or be incorrect, and "erred" is the past tense form. The expression "err on the side of caution" means to be overly cautious or careful in a decision or action.
Can you give an example of a sentence using the word err?
The system will always err on the side of caution.
What are the release dates for Err on the Side of Caution - 1997?
Err on the Side of Caution - 1997 was released on: USA: 10 November 1997 (premiere)
What does to err on the right side mean?
To err on the right side means to make a mistake that is favorable or beneficial in some way. It is a play on the phrase "to err on the side of caution", implying that the mistake made is less harmful or costly than it could have been.
What is the homophone for err?
In some dialects, "air."
What is homophone for heir?
Air is a homophone for heir.
