The roller coaster had an over-the-shoulder restraint for safety.
over-the-shoulder restraint
Frequency:
60
%
The over-the-shoulder restraint was securely fastened across his shoulders.
over-the-shoulder restraint
Frequency:
50
%
The ride had an over-the-shoulder restraint that provided a secure hold.
Idiomatic Expressions for over-the-shoulder restraint
Phrase: have eyes in the back of one's head
Meaning: To be very aware of one's surroundings and able to detect things happening behind oneself, as if one had an extra set of eyes located on the back of their head.
Usage: The teacher seemed to have eyes in the back of her head, catching students misbehaving even when she wasn't looking directly at them.