belt and braces en · NOUN
Meanings
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Redundancy affording mutual backup in the event of one system failing.
He believes in belt and braces, booking flights from two different airports on different airlines for important trips.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| belts and braces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
sv både hängslen och livrem (redundant system) · es cinturón y tirantes (redundant system)