To Be On The Safe Side Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does To Be On The Safe Side Idiom mean?

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to be on the safe side What does to be on the safe side mean?	to take no chances	It may rain so to be on the safe side I think that I will bring my umbrella.
to be on the safe side What does to be on the safe side mean?	to be safe, to be cautious, to be very well prepared	I decided to take my umbrella to school to be on the safe side.
(to be on the) safe side What does (to be on the) safe side mean?	to take no chances	It may rain so to be on the safe side I think that I will bring my umbrella.
to be on the safe side What does to be on the safe side mean?	to be safe, to be cautious, to be very well prepared	I decided to take my umbrella to school to be on the safe side.
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eager beaver What does "eager beaver" mean?	a person who is always eager to work or do something extra	The woman is an eager beaver and I am sure that she will do very well in this company.

teacher's pet What does "teacher's pet" mean?	the teacher's favorite student	My sister was always the teacher's pet when she was in the first grade at school.
warm up to (someone or something) What does "warm up to (someone or something)" mean?	become friendly or interested (in someone or something)	His wife finally warmed up to the idea of going to Italy for a holiday.
come out with (something) What does "come out with (something)" mean?	to say something, to make something known	The child has recently come out with many strange and funny expressions.
find out (something) or find (something) out What does "find out (something) or find (something) out" mean?	to learn or discover something	The boy's mother is angry at him because she found out that he had quit his French class.
lose one`s way What does "lose one`s way" mean?	become lost	The first time that she went to London she lost her way.
meat and potatoes What does "meat and potatoes" mean?	basic and strong, have simple tastes in food and other things	My friend's taste in food and life is one of a basic meat-and-potatoes approach.
fit in with (someone or something) What does "fit in with (someone or something)" mean?	to be comfortable or in harmony with someone or something	The new boy fits in with the other children very well.
guest of honor What does "guest of honor" mean?	the special person for whom a party or ceremony is held	My father was the guest of honor at the company banquet.
gain ground What does "gain ground" mean?	to go forward, to make progress	Our company is gaining ground in its attempt to be the best in the industry.
decked out in (something) What does "decked out in (something)" mean?	to be dressed in fancy clothes	The actress was decked out in a beautiful silk dress at the ceremony.

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To Be On The Safe Side Idiom