Belt And Suspenders

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• belt and suspenders — (USA) Someone who wears belt and suspenders is very cautious and takes no risks …   The small dictionary of idiomes

• Belt And Suspenders — A term used to mean conservatism and safety in lending practices. Belt and suspenders has been used to describe cautious bankers who demand loan policies be very strictly adhered to. More generally as the use of both a belt and suspenders to hold …   Investment dictionary

• belt and suspenders — 1. 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. 2. adjective Having several layers of… …   Wiktionary

• belt and suspenders — (USA)    Someone who wears belt and suspenders is very cautious and takes no risks.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

• belt and braces — /ˌbelt ən breɪsɪz/, belt and suspenders /ˌbelt ən səs pendəz/ noun ♦ a belt and braces person a very cautious lender, one who asks for extra collateral as well as guarantees for a loan …   Dictionary of banking and finance

• Suspenders — or Galluses, known as Braces in British English, are fabric or leather straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers. Straps may be elasticated, either entirely or only at attachment ends, with most of the straps being of woven cloth with… …   Wikipedia

• Seat belt — This article is about the safety device. For the band, see The Seatbelts. A 3 point seat belt …   Wikipedia

• suspender belt — ► NOUN Brit. ▪ a woman s undergarment consisting of a decorative belt and suspenders …   English terms dictionary

• suspender belt — noun Brit. a woman s undergarment consisting of a decorative belt and suspenders …   English new terms dictionary

• Belt (clothing) — A common, black leather belt A belt is a flexible band or strap, typically made of leather or heavy cloth, and worn around the waist. A belt supports trousers or other articles of clothing. History Belts have been documented for male clothing… …   Wikipedia

• suspenders — noun a) A pair of straps crossing ones shoulders and extending down to ones trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off. Braces. b) Small straps, attached to a suspender… …   Wiktionary