Definition of cut–and–dried
: being or done according to a plan, set procedure, or formula : routine a cut–and–dried presentation
From the M-W Editors
1710
First Known Use of cut–and–dried
1710
CUT–AND–DRIED Defined for English Language Learners
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adjective
\ˌkət-ən-ˈdrīd\
Definition of cut–and–dried for English Language Learners
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: having a clear and definite quality that does not allow doubt or that cannot be changed
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