belt and suspenders

English

Noun

belt 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 (UK)

Translations

redundant system

• Swedish: bälte och hängslen (sv)