When you say, "Better safe than sorry," you mean that it is better to use some extra time, energy, and effort to be careful than to take risks without doing anything.
We will take our firstaid kit to the hike tomorrow. Better safe than sorry.
Make sure you have locked all the doors before you leave. Better safe than sorry.
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This picture was electronically drawn by Erika Aoyama on April 11, 2005.
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Last modified on August 2, 2005