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open-and-shut

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective open-and-shut has 1 sense
  1. open-and-shut - so obvious as to be easily solved or decided; "an open-and-shut case"
    Antonym:
    unobvious (indirect, via obvious)

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

The term "open-and-shut" refers to a situation or case that is clearly and indisputably decided or resolved.

Parts of Speech:

  • Adjective
  • Noun

Senses:

Adjective:

Sense 1: Undoubtedly or unequivocally proven; certain and unsurprising.

Example sentence 1: The evidence against the suspect was so strong that the case became an open-and-shut one.

Example sentence 2: It was an open-and-shut investigation as the culprit's fingerprints were found at the crime scene.

Sense 2: Easily resolved or settled; requiring little doubt or debate.

Example sentence 1: The negotiation turned out to be an open-and-shut process as both parties quickly reached a mutually beneficial agreement.

Example sentence 2: The decision to hire her was open-and-shut because her qualifications far exceeded those of the other candidates.

Noun:

Sense 1: A legal case or situation that is easily settled or resolved.

Example sentence 1: The lawyers were confident that it would be an open-and-shut, slam-dunk victory for their client.

Example sentence 2: The judge dismissed the case as an open-and-shut matter due to the lack of evidence.

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