tried-and-true
adjectiveUK /ˌtraɪd ən ˈtruː/
US /ˌtraɪd ən ˈtruː/
Something tried-and-true has been used many times and is known to work well.
Grandma's tried-and-true recipe for cookies never fails.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A method or thing that has been tested over time and shown to be effective.
The team stuck to its tried-and-true playbook during the final game.
3. Describing a person or product that people can count on because of past success.
She is a tried-and-true friend who always helps when you need her.
4. Old-fashioned but still working well, especially in cooking or crafts.
He used a tried-and-true trick to fix the squeaky door.