life net
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of life net
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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But the day his testimony ended, he sent one of his attorneys scuttling off to court to prepare a legal life net to jump into.
From Time Magazine Archive
A daring young man, he dived for an A.M.G. life net, later sported a U.S. uniform while his old pals were marched off to jail.
From Time Magazine Archive
I'd only fall into the life net, but it sure would spoil my act and make me look like an amateur.
From Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer by Barnum, Vance
"And what a fine moving picture we all made holding that life net for you this afternoon," Cleo reminded her, laughingly.
From The Girl Scouts at Sea Crest Or, the Wig Wag Rescue by Garis, Lilian
And, as Sid Lascalla had said, there was a risk even in jumping into a life net.
From Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer by Barnum, Vance
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