belt and suspenders

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.

Having several layers of protection; redundant or over cautious

Not wanting to take additional risk, he went with the "belt and suspenders" option, purchasing both the extended warranty and the on-site service policy.

Syn: belt and braces

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