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tried–and–true
adjective
: known to be good or effective : known to be reliable
Full Definition of TRIED-AND-TRUE
: proved good, desirable, or feasible : shown or known to be worthy <a tried–and–true sales technique>
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First Known Use of TRIED-AND-TRUE
1792
Related to TRIED-AND-TRUE
- Synonyms
- calculable, good, reliable, responsible, safe, secure, solid, steady, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustable, trustworthy, trusty
- Antonyms
- dodgy [chiefly British], uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe, untrustworthy
TRIED-AND-TRUE Defined for Kids
tried–and–true
adjective
Definition of TRIED-AND-TRUE for Kids
: found good or trustworthy through experience or testing <a tried-and-true remedy>
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