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open-and-shut

/ˈoʊ.pən.ən.ʃʌt/

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adjective

/ˈoʊ.pən.ən.ʃʌt/B2formal
  • ruОписывает дело, вопрос или ситуацию, которые являются простыми и легко решаемыми.

Describes a case, issue, or situation that is straightforward and easily decided or resolved.

  1. Easily solved or decidedB2informal

    Describes a case, problem, or situation that is so straightforward and obvious that it can be resolved with little effort or debate.

    ruОчевидный

    • The detective called it an open-and-shut case of theft.
    • The judge said the evidence made it an open-and-shut trial.
    • For the team, winning the match was an open-and-shut matter.

    Synonymsclear-cutcut-and-driedobviousplainsimplestraightforwardunambiguous

    Antonymsambiguouscomplicateddebatabledoubtfulequivocaluncertain

Forms
  • more open-and-shut comparative form
  • most open-and-shut superlative form