well tried

/ˌwɛlˈtraɪd/
adjective
  1. Tested or proven effective through repeated use or experience; reliable because it has been used many times before.
    • The teacher used a well-tried method to help students remember vocabulary.
    • The company relies on well-tried marketing strategies that have worked for years.
    • For fixing a leaky pipe, a well-tried trick is to use plumber's tape.
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