I will err on the side of caution and take an umbrella.
err on the side of caution
idiomTo act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.
Since the weather report is uncertain, it is better to err on the side of caution and cancel the outdoor event.
In the absence of clear data, the committee decided to err on the side of caution, opting for a conservative investment strategy to protect their long-term assets.
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bright side
A consoling aspect of a difficult situation.
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err on the side of
To behave in a manner which favours or which is biased toward.
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get out of bed on the wrong side
To start the day in a bad mood for no apparent reason.
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get up on the wrong side of the bed
To feel irritable; to be in a bad mood; to have a bad day from the start, for no particular reason.
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have time on one's side
To not be rushed; to have plenty of time to do something.
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know which side one's bread is buttered on
To be aware of where one's interests lie in a situation.
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look on the bright side
To examine a situation, usually unfavorable, from a positive perspective; to be cheerful or optimistic.
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look on the bright side of it
To examine an aspect or facet of something in a positive view.