"tried and true" meaning in All languages combined

See tried and true on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more tried and true [comparative], most tried and true [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} tried and true (comparative more tried and true, superlative most tried and true)
  1. Well-established and tested; known to work or succeed based on extensive experience. Synonyms: tried and tested, ;, proven#Adjective Related terms: true blue
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