只不过是以防万一
“just as a precaution.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
孤将这密道告诉你
“I am telling you about the secret passages”
只不过 是 以防万一
“just as a precaution.”
若真到了 事情紧急的时候
“If there ever comes a time of true emergency,”
“Do not panic; I am just preparing for the worst-case scenario.”
In court intrigue, revealing a secret escape route ('midao') signifies the highest degree of political alliance and personal trust.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
just in case / to guard against any eventuality
A quintessential set phrase for justifying backup plans or precautionary measures.
merely / only / nothing more than
Used to downplay the significance or severity of an action to alleviate someone's concern.