tried-and-true

tried-and-true Definition

tried-and-true (trīd′'n tro̵̅o̅′)

adjective

proven by experience over time to be useful, effective, reliable, etc.

tried-and-true Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

method: Geek Squad grew out of that tried-and-true method of PC support: the starving college student.
formula: And, since you're always using the same tried-and-true formulas from the engineering handbook, the outcome is much more reliable.
producer: Flanked by Ray of Light's tried-and-true producer William Orbit and a French newcomer, DJ.. .

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