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/Sounds like 'tay-ner lah es-PAL-dahs KOO-ee-ehr-tahs' — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/

To have protection, support, or backup in case something goes wrong. Someone with a safety net is less concerned about unexpected events.

Example

"Make sure you have a safety net before negotiating like that"

"With that support, they're well-covered."

Regional synonyms:

Resaca o malestar del día después de beber demasiado alcohol. En Chile y España es esa sensación horrible de dolor de cabeza y náuseas que te hace jurar que nunca vas a volver a tomar.