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tried–and–true
adjective
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
TRIED–AND–TRUE Defined for English Language Learners
tried-and-true
adjective
Definition of tried–and–true for English Language Learners
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: known to be good or effective : known to be reliable
TRIED–AND–TRUE Defined for Kids
tried–and–true
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Definition of tried–and–true for Students
: found good or trustworthy through experience or testing a tried-and-true remedy
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