there is safety in numbers
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
There is a decrease in the likelihood of being the victim of an attack, accident, or other unfortunate event, as a result of being in a team or group.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Số lượng lớn làm giảm khả năng bị tấn công hoặc tai nạn
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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 “there is safety in numbers” mean?
There is a decrease in the likelihood of being the victim of an attack, accident, or other unfortunate event, as a result of being in a team or group.
Is “there is safety in numbers” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.