Meaning of 'Cut and dried'
What does the saying 'Cut and dried' mean?
Idiom: Cut and dried
Meaning:
If something is cut and dried, then everything has already been decided and, in the case of an opinion, might be a little stale and predictable.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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