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safety blitz

[safety blitz] {n.} A defensive play in football in which the defensive safety man makes a quick run to tackle the offensive quarterback. * /Bob's safety blitz kept Tom from […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

safety island

[safety island] or [safety zone] {n.} A raised area in a highway or road to be used only by people walking. * /John was half-way across the street when the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

American Idioms

American Idiomatic Expressions This online dictionary of idioms and phrases is based on original book by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner and J.E. Gates - "A Dictionary of American Idioms". Please, […] Dictionary of American Idioms

safety in numbers

[safety in numbers] {n. phr.} Protection against trouble by being in a group. * /Peter said, "Stay in a group; there is safety in numbers."/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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