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The idiom "it’s better to be safe than sorry" means that it is better to take precautions or take action to avoid negative consequences, rather than waiting and regretting not taking action after the fact. It emphasizes caution and foresight, rather than relying on luck or chance.

To go beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate behavior, to overstep boundaries, to violate rules or norms.

The idiom "do justice to" means to describe something or someone in a fair and accurate way, especially after it has been experienced or observed. It can also mean to criticize or judge someone or something harshly.

The idiom "come across" means to find or discover something unexpectedly, often during a chance encounter. It can also refer to the act of meeting someone or something by accident, without any intention or plan.

The idiom "I could eat a horse" means that someone is extremely hungry or famished. It is a figurative expression, as no one can actually eat an entire horse in one sitting.