suit of armour
Noun
Meaning
suit of armour (plural suits of armour)
A collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.
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Examples
You can't get a suit of armour and a rubber chicken just like that. You have to plan ahead.
Whether you like the look or not, that tailcoat is a tough shell, a suit of armour. The posh boy is a hardy species.