以防不测 (yǐ fáng bú cè) — to guard against unforeseen events; (just) in case
Definition
Literally 'to guard against the unexpected' — a written chengyu for taking precautions just in case something bad happens.
idiom
to guard against unforeseen events(just) in case
Examples
- ，以防不测。Chū mén lǚ yóu shí yào dài hǎo yào pǐn, yǐ fáng bú cè.When traveling, you should bring enough medicine just in case.
- 以防不测，。Gòu mǎi bǎo xiǎn kě yǐ yǐ fáng bú cè, jiǎn shǎo yì wài dài lái de sǔn shī.Buying insurance can guard against unforeseen events and reduce losses from accidents.
- ，以防不测。Wǒ men duō zhǔn bèi yì xiē shí wù, yǐ fáng bú cè.Let's prepare some extra food just in case.
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