safe as houses

safe as houses

Totally secure, as in If you buy Treasury bonds, your money will be safe as houses but you won't get a large return . In today's security-conscious climate, where alarm systems to deter housebreaks have become increasingly common, this simile may seem puzzling. Presumably it uses house in the sense of "a shelter from the elements." [Late 1800s]

See also: house, safe

safe as houses

BRITISH

If something is as safe as houses, it is very safe and reliable. Both managers can count on one thing — their jobs are safe as houses. If you think building society cheques are as safe as houses, think again.

See also: house, safe

safe as houses

thoroughly or completely safe. British

See also: house, safe

(as) safe as ˈhouses

(British English) very safe; not dangerous: Investing your money with us is as safe as houses.

See also: house, safe