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View definitions for tried and true

tried and true

adjective as in proved to be good or workable

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Making voters feel anxious is a tried-and-true way to grab their attention, said Christopher Ojeda, a political scientist at UC Merced who studies mental health and politics.

I decided it was time to follow the tried-and-true advice about what to do when you’re addicted to an app: delete.

From Slate

The tried-and-true way to close yawning gaps in income inequality, health care access, and worker satisfaction is with labor unions.

From Salon

It's a pretty easy one, but it's a tried-and-true thing, and I think it works well.

From Salon

In the world of personal finance, there are certain tried-and-true recommendations: Spend less than you earn.

From Salon

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