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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The first known use of tried-and-true was in 1792

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tried-and-true

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English Language Learners Definition of tried-and-true

chiefly US : known to be good or effective : known to be reliable

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tried-and-true

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: found good or trustworthy through experience or testing a tried-and-true remedy

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