Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belt-and-braces
idiom
/ˈbɛlt ənd ˈbreɪsɪz/
Definition
An approach that uses multiple methods of protection or support to minimize risk.
Examples
- She wears a helmet and knee pads when biking; she believes in a belt-and-braces approach to safety.
- His financial strategy is belt-and-braces, investing in both stocks and bonds to protect against losses.
- The project manager implemented a belt-and-braces strategy by double-checking each phase of the research.
Meaning
The term refers to a cautious strategy that employs two or more safeguards to ensure safety or security.
Synonyms
- Double protection
- Multi-layered approach
- Fail-safe method
