Apedia

Belt Braces Policy Action Providing Double Security Means

Word belt and braces
Description (of a policy or action) providing double security by using two means to achieve the same end – British

This meaning developed from the idea of a literal belt and braces holding up a pair of loose-fitting trousers.

2002 - Digital Photography Made Easy - Oddly, the manual is also on CD which seems a bit belt and braces (though useful if you lose the original). (of a policy or action) providing double security by using two means to achieve the same end – British

This meaning developed from the idea of a literal belt and braces holding up a pair of loose-fitti

Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.

Next card: Fish pescare verbs:-infinitive-2 to for

Previous card: Choćby even if

Up to card list: Idioms from site english-for-students.com