safety net

safety net

noun

Definition of SAFETY NET

: something that provides security against misfortune or difficulty

Examples of SAFETY NET

1. The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.

First Known Use of SAFETY NET

1953

Rhymes with SAFETY NET

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