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

Ann-Marie Hoang wears Nike cap and glasses, Adidas jacket and biker shorts, Prada tie and loafers, Michael Hoban x Tried and True overalls, VidaKush socks and jewelry.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

I’m not trying to be disrespectful or anything but just to showcase that all these things are connected, and that people are able to make something new and create a phenomenon because there’s people who have done it before, they know how it works, it’s tried and true.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Matrix is real. And they have a tried and true playbook. Slander is their number one tool and the process is the punishment. But unfortunately for them, Good always wins in the end,” he tweeted.

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

Related Words

• proven
• time-tested