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.
See also: house, safe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- (as) safe as houses
- be pushing up (the) daisies
- be pushing up daisies
- be pushing up the daisies
- don't jump the gun
- answer the bell
- be straining at the leash
- Abraham
- Abraham's bosom
- beggar