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Meaning of belt and suspenders | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Redundant systems, affording mutual backup in the event of one failing.

Equivalents

Svenska både hängslen och livrem

Examples

“He believes in a belt and suspenders, booking flights from two different airports on different airlines for important trips.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

belt bag belt buckle belt conveyor belt course belt drive belt highway