You can’t be too careful

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Subtle Urgency

This phrase conveys a sense of important caution without causing alarm. Slide

She checked her passport’s expiry date repeatedly; you can’t be too careful with international travel.

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Risk Aversion

This phrase is often used for situations where taking extra precautions is justified to avoid negative outcomes. Slide

I always back up my files twice. You can’t be too careful with digital data.

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Slight Overreaction

Sometimes, it's used to acknowledge doing more than usual out of caution, not necessarily a bad thing. Slide

I installed a new alarm system and bought a guard dog. You can’t be too careful.