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Better safe than sorry

Better safe than sorry [idiom]
Example: 

Check once more if you have closed all the doors. You know, better safe than sorry.

معنای کلمه به کلمه: 
بهتر است ایمن باشی تا پشیمان.
Persian equivalent: 

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

better (to be) safe than sorryspoken used to say that it is better to be careful, even if this takes time, effort etc, than take a risk that may have a bad result Set the alarm clock – better safe than sorry!

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

better safe than sorry

ˌbetter ˌsafe than ˈsorry idiom

(saying) used to say that it is wiser to be too careful than to act too quickly and do sth you may later wish you had not

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

better safe than sorry saying

said when you think it is best not to take risks even when it seems boring or difficult to be careful

 

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

it's better to be safe than sorry better safe than sorry

or better safe than sorry

phrase

If you say 'it's better to be safe than sorry', you are advising someone to take action in order to avoid possible unpleasant consequences later, even if this seems unnecessary.

Don't be afraid to have this checked by a doctor–better safe than sorry!

Neighborhood

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  2. Is your neighborhood convenient for raising children? How about adolescents?
  3. How safe is your neighborhood?
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  5. How much do you know your neighbors? Do you trust them?
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Safety

  1. How often do you think about your safety?
  2. Do you wear your seatbelt all the time? Is it for safety or because you're afraid of being fined by the police?
  3. Do you lock the door when you are inside the car?
  4. Do you lock the door when you're at home?
  5. How much do you care about your food safety? Do you eat in restaurants you're not sure about?
  6. Is it safe to go out late at night in your country?
  7. Is it safe to send your child to school alone?
  8. Where do people usually keep their valuable things like jewelry?
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