security blanket
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3.6
- noun
- /sɪˈkjʊrɪti ˈblæŋkɪt/
- Informal
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manta de seguridad
- Yet they aren't far from their security blanket, the person who has been there with them from the start.
And hopefully, you know, talk about a lot of stuff that's been really helpful and, you know, maybe a little bit of a security blanket in this time.
- And hopefully, you know, talk about a lot of stuff that's been really helpful and, you know, maybe a little bit of a security blanket in this time.
- And knowing that if you have the the cash flow and you have the clients and the clients are happy, that's a long term play and that gives you a security blanket.
- Scarlet sumac, bayberry, bittersweet scent of my waxy Wick, autumn mist, a security blanket to bleed out into.
Examples
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You are like a child who cannot give up his security blanket.
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And hopefully, you know, talk about a lot of stuff that's been really helpful and, you know, maybe a little bit of a security blanket in this time.
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Give you back that security blanket that I know you miss.
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So I can see why a person would cling to such an experience, much like a security blanket.
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A security blanket, as misguided as it is, may still provide comfort.
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The belief that we need to collect certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc. acts as a security blanket, making us feel ready to fulfill our life goals.
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Extreme fandom may serve as a security blanket for the socially inept who uses extreme structure as a substitute for social skills.
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When he feels anxious about meeting new people, holding his favorite book acts as a security blanket for him.
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Many children find their favorite toys to be a security blanket that helps them feel safe during bedtime.
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After a long day, she wraps herself in a cozy blanket which serves as her security blanket against stress.
How Comforting
- Informal
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3.6
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5.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
security + blanket
The meaning is directly built from 'security' (safety, reassurance) + 'blanket' (a covering) — literally a blanket that provides security and, by simple metaphorical extension, any object that gives comfort. This compositional relation is straightforward and predictable for a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Security blanket is also used for any object or habit that gives an adult the same calm as a child's blanket. So people call coffee, a jacket, or a planner a 'security blanket' when it helps them 'feel safe' or less worried.