The American Civil War saw more casualties than WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam combined. Generals were 50% more likely to die than privates. Disease was a major killer. About 625,000 men died in the US Civil War – more American casualties than in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam […]
“Better safe than sorry” means it’s better to take precautions, even if inconvenient or expensive, than to risk a bad situation later. It’s a comparative statement that compares safety to regret. The phrase has been used since the 18th century and is now commonplace, often referring to both physical and legal safety. The phrase “better […]
