tried and tested
Known to work
Tried and tested describes something proven reliable through repeated use or experience.
A tried and tested method has worked before and can be trusted to work again.
The phrase emphasizes dependability over novelty: We're sticking with our tried and tested approach.
British English sometimes uses "tried and trusted" interchangeably.
- provenEstablished as fact
- dependableWorthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- foolproofIncapable of failure
- sure thingGuaranteed outcome or agreement
safe bet · established · gold standard · validated · solid · reputable · confirmed · enduring · verified · authentic · credible · evaluated · trustworthy · true blue · lasting · examined · durable · guaranteed
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Not yet examined
unproven · untried · experimental · unverified · unreliable
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Testing new methods
newfangled · novel · innovative · cutting-edge · groundbreaking
tried and testedrisky
Involving possible harm
dicey · chancy · unpredictable · uncertain · speculative
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