Everyday English
tried and tested
repeatedly proven to work
Something tried and tested has been used many times and is known to work well.
Hear it in real life
Which recipe should I use?
Try this one; it is tried and tested.
This is a tried and tested way to save money on groceries.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: This is a tried and tested way to saving money.
Say: This is a tried and tested way to save money.
After “way to” meaning a method, use the base verb, not its “-ing” form.
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
a tried and tested method; something is tried and tested
Your turn: say it out loud
This is a tried and tested way to save money on groceries.
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tried and tested
repeatedly proven to work
“This is a tried and tested way to save money on groceries.”
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