tried-and-true

[ trahyd-n-troo ]

adjective

1. tested and found to be reliable or workable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tried-and-true¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Idioms and Phrases

Tested and proved to be worthy or reliable, as in Let me deal with it—my method is tried and true . [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

Design inspired by worlds beyond our full comprehension is a tried and true tradish.

From Los Angeles Times

The ingredients chosen only enhance by focusing on the most tried and true companion ever to be joined with watermelon: salt.

From Salon

These techniques seem tried and true and are working here in America with a generation nursed on pro wrestling and reality TV.

From Salon

This is far from the tried and true San Francisco model, and it isn’t likely to result in changes that will strike at the heart of corruption: consolidated power and inaction on reform.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the strategy of moving homeless people directly into housing that also provides social services is tried and true.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• proven
• time-tested