auf Nummer Sicher gehen

Based on: gehen, sicher
Phrase
1.

to make sure, to play it safe

(Mainly used in the context of double checking or similar things.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'auf Nummer Sicher gehen' have?

auf Nummer Sicher gehen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to make sure, to play it safe.

What is 'auf Nummer Sicher gehen' related to?

The word 'auf Nummer Sicher gehen' is related to gehen and sicher.

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