English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it has to be foolproof" Mean?
Learn what "it has to be foolproof" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It'll have to be a bus, a truck, something big. It has to be foolproof. It can't go wrong.
It means the plan or method must not fail.
From Rosy Psycho, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says the plan must be completely reliable.
Usage Scenario
Use this in planning, problem-solving, or business situations. It can sound demanding if you use it to pressure someone.
Better ways to say it
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It has to be foolproof.
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It needs to be foolproof.
3
We need a foolproof plan.
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