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Claude does at least use the British English version of the phrase to me - not sure whether its picking up a language setting or reacting to my spelling etc. Th

by graemep 3mo ago

Claude does at least use the British English version of the phrase to me - not sure whether its picking up a language setting or reacting to my spelling etc. The American version does sound odd over hear.

dfc 3mo ago
What's the difference between the two usages?
- retsibsi 3mo ago
  "Belt and braces" (UK) vs. "belt and suspenders" (US). I'm pretty sure the phrases have the same meaning, they just use a different word to refer to the thing that holds pants|trousers up.
  - tpholland 3mo ago
    And the word "suspenders" in British English means what Americans would call a garter belt, hence it sounding particularly odd over here.
    - drcongo 3mo ago
      The US usage is much kinkier
    - graemep 3mo ago
      That is what I had in mind. I was also wondering what American call them so thanks for answering that.
      - nprateem 3mo ago
        Americans call bum bags fanny packs. Always raises a smile.