| 单词 | to be on the sure side of the hedge |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto be on the sure side of the hedge b. to be on the sure side of the hedge: to be in a position of safety or security; to be on the safe side. ΚΠ 1607 R. C. tr. H. Estienne World of Wonders i. xvi. 126 They are on the sure side of the hedge [Fr. ils iouent a bonne veue]. 1677 A. Horneck Great Law of Consideration iii. 56 It would become a wise man..to endeavor to be on the sure side of the hedge. 1725 G. Sewell in W. Shakespeare Wks. VII. 329 Ferdinand was resolv'd to be on the sure side of the hedge with him. ?1770 Entertaining Fabulist 210 Let what will happen I shall be on the sure side of the hedge. 1858 Godey's Lady's Bk. Aug. 143/1 There's no knowin' whether 'twill be needed or not; but then, you know, 'tis best, as the sayin' is, to be on the sure side of the hedge. < as lemmas |
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