caution:1

noun
cau*tion \ ˈkȯ-shən \
1566{ds||1||}
  • warning, admonishment
  • precaution
  • prudent forethought to minimize risk

caution:2

verb
caution \
1683
  • to advise caution to : warn

throw/fling/cast caution to the wind

idiom
throw/fling/cast caution to the wind \
  • to stop being careful and do something that is dangerous or that might result in failure

err on the side of

idiom
err on the side of \
  • to use or show more of (something) than may be needed so that one can be sure that he or she is using or showing enough of it
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