open and shut case
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open-and-shut case — open and ,shut case noun count a court case that is simple and likely to be decided quickly a. a problem that can be solved easily … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
open-and-shut case — n [C usually singular] a legal case or other matter that is easy to prove or decide because the facts are very clear … Dictionary of contemporary English
open-and-shut case — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| noun Etymology: so called from the fact that it may be closed as soon as opened : a case open to no doubts as to the legal principles to be applied and the necessary result * * * ˌopen and shut ˈcase f7 [open and shut case] noun a… … Useful english dictionary
open-and-shut case — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms open and shut case : singular open and shut case plural open and shut cases a) a court case that is simple and likely to be decided quickly b) a problem that can be solved easily … English dictionary
open-and-shut case — An open and shut case is one where the facts are so clear that the matter can be dealt with or solved easily. He was caught driving the stolen car. It s an open and shut case … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
open-and-shut case — clear case, uncomplicated case … English contemporary dictionary
open-and-shut case — noun (C) a law case that is easy to prove and will not take a long time in court … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
open-and-shut — ☆ open and shut [ō′pən ən shut′ ] adj. that can clearly and easily be determined or decided; simple or obvious [an open and shut case] … English World dictionary
open-and-shut — adjective so obvious as to be easily solved or decided an open and shut case • Similar to: ↑obvious * * * adj straightforward, obvious, simple, clear, easily decided, easily solved * * * |ōp(ə)nən|shət adjective 1. : perfectly simple : obvio … Useful english dictionary
open-and-shut — ADJ: usu ADJ n If you describe a dispute or a legal case as open and shut, you mean that is easily decided or solved because the facts are very clear. It s an open and shut case. The hospital is at fault. ...an open and shut murder charge. Syn:… … English dictionary
