\ ˈtrīd-ən(d)-ˈtrü
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Definition of tried-and-true
: proved good, desirable, or feasible : shown or known to be worthy
a tried-and-true sales technique
Synonyms & Antonyms for tried-and-true
Synonyms
- calculable,
- dependable,
- good,
- reliable,
- responsible,
- safe,
- secure,
- solid,
- steady,
- sure,
- tried,
- true,
- trustable,
- trustworthy,
- trusty
Antonyms
- dodgy
- [chiefly British],
- uncertain,
- undependable,
- unreliable,
- unsafe,
- untrustworthy
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tried-and-true. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of tried-and-true was in 1792
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