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Better safe than sorry.
Prov. Cliché You should be cautious—if you are not, you may regret it.
--It may be time-consuming to check the oil in your car every time you buy petrol, but better safe than sorry.
Bob: I don't need a tetanus shot just because I stepped on a nail.
Mary: I still think you should get one. Better be safe than sorry.
Of course there is also the alliteration and rhythmical sound of the phrase to bear in mind.
Incidentally, thanks to all on Lexilogia for their extensive help on all my queries!:up::)
Prov. Cliché You should be cautious—if you are not, you may regret it.
--It may be time-consuming to check the oil in your car every time you buy petrol, but better safe than sorry.
Bob: I don't need a tetanus shot just because I stepped on a nail.
Mary: I still think you should get one. Better be safe than sorry.
Of course there is also the alliteration and rhythmical sound of the phrase to bear in mind.
Incidentally, thanks to all on Lexilogia for their extensive help on all my queries!:up::)