cut-and-dried

adjective

\ ˌkət-ᵊn-ˈdrīd

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variants: or less commonly cut-and-dry \ ˌkət-ᵊn-ˈdrī

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Definition of cut-and-dried

: being or done according to a plan, set procedure, or formula : routine a cut-and-dried presentation

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The first known use of cut-and-dried was in 1710

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cut-and-dried

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English Language Learners Definition of cut-and-dried

: having a clear and definite quality that does not allow doubt or that cannot be changed

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