idiom
safety in numbers
SAYF-tee in NUM-berz
ˈseɪftiː ɪn ˈnʌmbərzListen
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Syllable breakdown
safetyinnumbers
Dictionary meaning
being part of a larger group reduces the risk of being targeted or harmed; a greater number of people sharing a task or facing a threat provides mutual protection and resilience
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