security blanket
Frequency: 5.04.1 per million words
Figurative: something that provides a feeling of safety and comfort.
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Examples (20)
- He takes his security blanket with him everywhere.
- He clings to her like a security blanket.
- For her, money was like a security blanket.
- The little girl refused to go to sleep without her worn-out security blanket.
- As a child, my teddy bear was my most treasured security blanket.
- For many, a stable job acts as a kind of security blanket in uncertain times.
- His old friendships served as a security blanket when he moved to a new city.
- His old routine became a security blanket after he moved to a new city.
- She clings to her rigid schedule as a security blanket.
- She always carries her favorite mug, which she considers her emotional security blanket.
- You need to let go of that outdated business model; it has become a false security blanket.
- The familiar presence of her dog was her ultimate security blanket during the storm.
- Having a well-stocked pantry can be a psychological security blanket during uncertain times.
- Teenagers often use social media as a security blanket to avoid real-life interactions.
- Why do you use humor as a security blanket to avoid serious conversations?
- Giving up his childhood security blanket was a big step towards independence.
- Their deep-rooted traditions provided a security blanket for the community.
- Some people find comfort in collecting things, treating their possessions as a security blanket.
- The company's large cash reserve acts as a security blanket against market volatility.
- The government's promise of stability served as a temporary security blanket for the worried citizens.