cover one's ass »
To make preparations or take precautions to ensure that one is not blamed or punished for one's conduct.
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err on the side of caution »
To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.
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for good measure »
As a precaution; just in case; added as an extra.
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hang by a thread »
To be in danger, calling for precise caution. To be in a precarious situation.
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heads up »
Used as an informal warning, caution, or call for attention; pay attention!.
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jump the gun »
To act or begin too soon or without due caution.
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little pitchers have big ears »
Small children often overhear more of what is said than adults realize or desire.1844, Charlotte M. Yonge, Abbeychurch, ch. 2:Seeing me listening to something she was saying to Mamma, she turned round upon me with that odious proverb, "Little pitchers have long ears."1939, "Bedtime Bedlam," Time, 17 Apr.:A caution to U. S. parents, but a joy to radio merchandising, is the dread truth that little pitchers have big ears.2002, Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, ISBN 9780743455961, p. 185:I suppose he might say pushed or went woowoo, but took a shit is, I fear, very much in the ballpark (little pitchers have big ears, after all).
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make sure »
To verify; to recheck; to use extra care or caution.
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on accident »
Accidentally; not intentionally; because of error, misfortune, or lack of caution.
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think twice »
To reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.
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throw caution to the wind »
Do something despite the risks.
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watch out »
To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.
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