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safety net

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safety net
n.
1. A large net for catching one that falls or jumps, as from a circus trapeze.
2. A guarantee, as of professional, physical, or financial security: the safety net of a generous pension plan.

safety net
Noun
1. a large net under a trapeze or high wire to catch performers if they fall
2. something that can be relied on for help in the event of difficulties: the social security safety net
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.safety net - a guarantee of professional or financial security
guarantee - an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true; "there is no guarantee that they are not lying"
2.safety net - a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze
meshwork, meshing, network, mesh, net - an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
Translations

safety net nred f (de seguridad)
safety net nfilet m de sécurité
safety net safety nSprungnetz nt, Sicherheitsnetz nt (fig); Sicherheitsvorkehrung f
safety net nrete f di protezione

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