Caution is the parent of safety In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "caution is the parent of safety", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-03-01 10:03

Meaning of Caution is the parent of safety

Caution is the parent of safety informal

Used to say that you should be cautious if you want to be safe

I locked the door but caution is the parent of safety.

Because I was concerned about the transmission of the fax, I had to send it again. Caution is the parent of safety.

Break the news to your father. It is said that caution is the parent of safety.

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