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Belt and suspenders meaning

What does the saying 'Belt and suspenders' mean?

Idiom: Belt and suspenders

Meaning:

Someone who wears belt and suspenders is very cautious and takes no risks.
Country: American English American English | Subject Area: Clothes | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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