belt and suspenders

noun

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.”

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belt and braces
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Meanings

nounbelt and suspenders (plural belts and suspenders)

plural belts and suspenders

  1. 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

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
belt and braces
Also see
belt and braces

Translations

Spanish cinturón y tirantes
  • cinturón y tirantesredundant system
Swedish både hängslen och livrem
  • både hängslen och livremredundant system
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APA

belt and suspenders. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/belt%20and%20suspenders

MLA

“belt and suspenders.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/belt%20and%20suspenders. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “belt and suspenders,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/belt%20and%20suspenders.

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