open-and-shut
Beyond all doubt
Open-and-shut describes something easily settled or decided, requiring no deliberation: an open-and-shut case.
The phrase suggests a matter so straightforward it can be opened, examined, and closed immediately.
Almost always appears before the noun it modifies.
Clearly perceived or understood
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
self-evident · transparent · unmistakable · plain · blatant · glaring · conspicuous · flagrant
Impossible to disprove
- incontrovertibleImpossible to deny
- unassailableImpossible to attack successfully
- definitiveSettling a question finally
- decisiveQuick to conclude
final · settled · determined · unarguable · unanswerable · proven · airtight · watertight
Impossible to contradict
- indubitableImpossible to doubt
- unquestionableCannot be challenged
- indisputableImpossible to contest
- beyond doubtProven completely true
sure · absolute · positive · unequivocal · categorical · clear-cut · black-and-white · cut-and-dried
Clear and uncomplicated
- uncomplicatedEasy to understand
- easyRequiring minimal effort
- basicFundamental in nature
- elementaryOf first principles
effortless · plain · routine · standard · textbook · slam-dunk · no-brainer · walkover
evident
Clearly perceived or understood
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
patent · self-evident · transparent · unmistakable · plain · blatant · glaring · conspicuous · flagrant · pronounced
irrefutable
Impossible to disprove
- incontrovertibleImpossible to deny
- unassailableImpossible to attack successfully
- definitiveSettling a question finally
decisive · final · settled · determined · unarguable · unanswerable · proven · airtight · watertight · clinching
undeniable
Impossible to contradict
- indubitableImpossible to doubt
- unquestionableCannot be challenged
- indisputableImpossible to contest
beyond doubt · sure · absolute · positive · unequivocal · categorical · clear-cut · black-and-white · cut-and-dried · foregone
straightforward
Clear and uncomplicated
- uncomplicatedEasy to understand
- easyRequiring minimal effort
- basicFundamental in nature
elementary · effortless · plain · routine · standard · textbook · slam-dunk · no-brainer · walkover · cinch
case
Container or instance
- verdictOfficial court decision
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
- convictionFirmly held belief
ruling · judgment · guilty · innocent · prosecution · defense · evidence · testimony · trial · mistrial
- certaintycertain, sure, uncertain, unsure, definite
- Easy Thingseasy, simple, easy peasy, easy-peasy, easy as pie
open-and-shutambiguous
Having multiple interpretations
unclear · uncertain · inconclusive · debatable · indeterminate
open-and-shutcomplex
Having many interconnected parts
complicated · intricate · convoluted · thorny · knotty
open, shut, opening, opened, opens, opener, shuts, shutting, reopen