belt and suspenders
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English [edit]
Noun [edit]
belt and suspenders (plural belts and suspenders)
- Redundant systems, affording mutual backup in the event of one failing.
- He believes in a belt and suspenders, booking flights from two different airports on different airlines for important trips.
Translations [edit]
redundant system
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Synonyms [edit]
- belt and braces (UK)