err on the side of caution

But they shared an almost monotheistic faith in his art. As Matisse said, “If Cézanne is right, then I am right.”

“Cézanne and Beyond” errs on the side of the obvious, in both the choice of artists and the juxtapositions of specific works.

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err on the side of caution
to be especially careful rather than taking a risk or making a mistake:
Twenty-five people have replied to the invitation, but I've erred on the side of caution and put out 30 chairs.