better safe than sorry
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better safe than sorry(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. más vale prevenir que lamentar
Wear your helmet when you ride your bike. Better safe than sorry.Use el casco cuando andas en bici. Más vale prevenir que lamentar.
b. más vale prevenir que curar
Wear sunscreen when you go to the beach. Better safe than sorry.Usa protector solar cuando vayas a la playa. Más vale prevenir que curar.
c. es mejor poner la yagua antes que caiga la gotera (Cuba)
Regionalism used in Cuba
We need to paint the roof with waterproofing. Better safe than sorry.Hay que pintar la azotea con impermeabilizante. Es mejor poner la yagua antes que caiga la gotera.
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