"belt and suspenders" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: belts and suspenders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|belts and suspenders}} belt and suspenders (plural belts and suspenders)
  1. Redundant systems, affording mutual backup in the event of one failing. Synonyms: belt and braces [UK] Translations (redundant system): bälte och hängslen (Swedish)

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