tried-and-true
|tried/and/true|
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/traɪd ənd tru/
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/traɪd ənd truː/
proven reliability
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tried-and-true' originates from the combination of 'tried,' meaning 'tested and proven,' and 'true,' meaning 'reliable or accurate.'
Historical Evolution
'tried' and 'true' were combined in English to form the phrase 'tried-and-true,' emphasizing reliability through testing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tested and proven to be reliable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
proven to be reliable or effective through experience or testing.
The tried-and-true method of baking bread never fails.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41