cut and dried
The phrase 'cut and dried' originates from the practice of preparing herbs or hay by cutting and drying them, implying a state of readiness and finality.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Completely decided and not open to further discussion.
Example
- The decision to close the store was cut and dried.
B2General
(common)Simple and straightforward, without any ambiguity.
Example
- The instructions were cut and dried, making the task easy to complete.
C1General
(common)Lacking in originality or spontaneity.
Example
- The presentation felt cut and dried, without any engaging elements.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cut and dried":
clear cutno two ways about ithigh and dryhome and drycut abovedried outcut outcut off