Meaning Of The Word Open-and-shut

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Open-and-shut Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Open-and-shut?

open-and-shut
easily decided or solved because the facts are very clear
If you describe a dispute or a legal case as open-and-shut, you mean that is easily decided or solved because the facts are very clear.
that can clearly and easily be determined or decided; simple or obvious
adjective: easily decided or solved; obvious

open-and-shut in American English
adjective: immediately obvious upon consideration; easily decided

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