safe as the Bank of England
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Very secure.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “safe as the Bank of England” mean?
Very secure.
Is “safe as the Bank of England” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.