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play for safety(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
avoid the risk(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
be on the safe side(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
be too cautious(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
be too wary(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
be very cautious(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
bypass a risk(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
cover all bases(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
do not push your luck(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
do not take any chances(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
hedge one's bets(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
not take any chances(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
play it safe(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
play safe(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
take a cautious mind(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
take no chances(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
3
walk on eggshells(expression, avoid, fear, safe)
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