Tried and tested meaning
What does the saying 'Tried and tested' mean?
Idiom: Tried and tested
Meaning:
If a method has been tried and tested, it is known to work or be effective because it has been successfully used long enough to be trusted.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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