be as safe as houses

be as safe as houses

To be protected. The phrase alludes to the idea of "home" as a safe haven or shelter. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I locked your jewelry in a drawer, so it's as safe as houses. No matter what happens in coming months, your position in this company is safe as houses. And just how do you expect us to get into that vault? It's safe as houses—just look at the alarm system!

See also: house, safe

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