[graemep]

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]

What's the difference between the two usages?

[retsibsi]

"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]

And the word "suspenders" in British English means what Americans would call a garter belt, hence it sounding particularly odd over here.

[graemep]

That is what I had in mind. I was also wondering what American call them so thanks for answering that.

[nprateem]

Americans call bum bags fanny packs. Always raises a smile.

[drcongo]

The US usage is much kinkier