open–and–shut
adjective
Definition of open–and–shut
1 : perfectly simple : obvious
2 : easily settled an open–and–shut case of grand larceny
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1841
First Known Use of open–and–shut
1841
OPEN–AND–SHUT Defined for English Language Learners
open-and-shut
adjective
Definition of open–and–shut for English Language Learners
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: able to be settled or decided very quickly and easily
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