err

Definition

  • verb: to make a mistake
  • synonyms: stray, backslide, be in error

Examples

  • We chose to 'err on the side of caution' [=to be very cautious] when planning our investments.

  • It's better to 'err on the side of' generosity [=to be too generous] than to be too stingy.

  • The court 'erred' in refusing to allow bail.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You don't need slaves to make money. There haven't been slaves in Westeros for hundreds of years and I grew up richer than any of you. But our queen recognizes that she erred by abolishing slavery without providing a new system to replace it. So here is the queen's proposal. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Book of the Stranger Season: 6 Episode 4
  • (..) I was wondering -- Um, has Beth said anything to you about me? About not liking me? Are you kidding? Beth's obsessed with you. She's always like, "err! Haley's so cute. I just want to bite her face." Oh, my god. She asked me where you work, where you go at night, (..)
    2015 TvShow: Modern Family Title: American Skyper Season: 6 Episode 24
  • (..) I ran unopposed. We're here to discuss if Landon should be allowed to stay at the school. My vote, on behalf of the lower school, is to err on the side of inclusion. We exist to help kids like him. Which is what I'm going to go do now. I have a search party out looking for Jed. As you've all seen, (..)
    2018 TvShow: Title: Malivore Season: 1 Episode 5