以防万一 (yǐ fáng wàn yī) — just in case; to be prepared for all contingencies; (four-character idiom) precautions against an unlikely but possible event
Definition
A four-character idiom meaning 'just in case' — taking a precaution against a low-probability but possible event. Often set off by a pause or comma, or used as a standalone clause at the end of a sentence.
idiom
just in caseto be prepared for all contingencies(four-character idiom) precautions against an unlikely but possible event
Examples
- ，以防万一。Kāi chē qián zuì hǎo jiǎn chá yí xià chē, yǐ fáng wàn yī.Before driving, it's best to check the car, just in case.
- ，以防万一。Wǒ duō dài le yí jiàn wài tào, yǐ fáng wàn yī.I brought an extra coat, just in case.
- ，，以防万一。Suī rán tiān qì hěn hǎo, tā hái shì dài le sǎn, yǐ fáng wàn yī.Although the weather is nice, he still brought an umbrella, just in case.
Grammar
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