* to take the certain before the uncertain
Expression used here and there by Most People
To take the safest option
“Moet ik m’n jas meenemen of zal ik ‘m hier laten?” “Ik zou het zekere voor het onzekere nemen”
“Should I take my jacket or should I leave it here?” “I would take the certain before the uncertain”
Added July 2020 by amarens