cut and dried
/ˌkʌt ən ˈdraɪd/
adjective
- Already decided or arranged in a way that cannot be changed; not open to discussion or new ideas.
- The judge's decision seemed cut-and-dried, but the lawyer asked for a review.
- The company's policy on refunds is cut-and-dried, so there's no point arguing.
- We thought the plan was cut-and-dried, but then new problems came up.
- Simple and clear; not complicated or uncertain.
- The answer to the math problem was cut-and-dried, so everyone got it right.
- The instructions for the game are cut-and-dried, so even beginners can play.
- Choosing a restaurant for the party was not cut-and-dried because everyone had different tastes.
- Lacking freshness, originality, or excitement; dull and predictable.
- Her writing style is a bit cut-and-dried, with no surprises or creativity.
- The movie followed a cut-and-dried formula, so I guessed the ending early.
- The lecture was so cut-and-dried that half the students fell asleep.
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