a safety net



a safety net

a system or arrangement that helps you if you have problems, especially financial problems (often + for ) The hardship fund provides a safety net for students who run out of money before they've completed their course.
See also: net, safety

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
&Thorn;ÝRi-Ancient Scandinavian
Payne[pein]
Lori[lɔri]
Estienne-Medieval French
Erkin-Uyghur
CloverKLO-vərEnglish (Rare)