
You can’t be too careful
Subtle Urgency
This phrase conveys a sense of important caution without causing alarm.
She checked her passport’s expiry date repeatedly; you can’t be too careful with international travel.
Risk Aversion
This phrase is often used for situations where taking extra precautions is justified to avoid negative outcomes.
I always back up my files twice. You can’t be too careful with digital data.
Slight Overreaction
Sometimes, it's used to acknowledge doing more than usual out of caution, not necessarily a bad thing.
I installed a new alarm system and bought a guard dog. You can’t be too careful.
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