单词 | on the sure side |
释义 | > as lemmason the sure side c. on the sure side: with a margin of security to avoid error or danger. Frequently in to be on the sure side: (so as) to run no risks.Cf. on the safe side at safe adj. Phrases 13, which is much more common. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > safety > be safe [verb (intransitive)] > run no risks to be on the sure side1668 the world > action or operation > manner of action > care, carefulness, or attention > caution > be cautious or take care [verb (intransitive)] warea1000 biwaitc1456 to look to it1548 to look out?1553 to play safe1601 to be on the sure side1668 to mind out1823 to keep one's powder dry1837 to play it safe1873 to have a care1876 to watch it1916 to watch (or mind) one's step1934 the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > absence of doubt, confidence > assured fact, certainty > making certain, assurance > [noun] > fixing, establishing > basis of standing ground1662 on the sure side1668 1668 J. Dryden Sr Martin Mar-all v. 54 I'm resolv'd to be on the sure side, I will have certain proof of his wit before I marry him. 1795 New Ann. Reg. 1794 Brit. & Foreign Hist. 421/2 We can only say, that it is undoubtedly acting on the sure side to stop in time—to think in time. 1856 W. Irving Life Washington III. xcvii. 784 General St Clair chooses to act on the sure side, and risk nothing. 1917 Domest. Beekeeper Jan. 8/2 To be on the sure side and also for the improvement of the honey place it in a dry warm room. 2002 M. Ferrarella Doctor's Secret (2008) ii. 34 Just to be on the sure side, she asked, ‘Where did you get this?’ < as lemmas |
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