Tried and tested meaning

What does the saying 'Tried and tested' mean?

Idiom: Tried and tested

Meaning: If a method has been tried and tested, it is known to work or be effective because it has been successfully used long enough to be trusted.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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