belt and suspenders

English

Noun

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.

Synonyms

belt and braces (UK)

Translations

redundant system

Swedish: bälte och hängslen (sv)

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