security blanket
nounUK /sɪˈkjʊərəti ˈblæŋkɪt/
US /sɪˈkjʊrəti ˈblæŋkɪt/
A soft blanket a child holds to feel safe.
The little girl never goes to sleep without her security blanket.
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2. Something that gives a person a feeling of safety or protection.
His savings account was a security blanket during hard times.
3. A policy or measure that protects against risk or danger.
The new insurance plan acts as a security blanket for the whole family.
4. A person or thing that provides emotional reassurance in a stressful situation.
Her best friend was a security blanket at the big meeting.