an open-and-shut case
11open-and-shut — o′pen and shut′ adj. immediately obvious upon consideration; easily decided: an open and shut case of larceny[/ex] • Etymology: 1835–45, amer …
12open-and-shut — /oh peuhn euhn shut /, adj. immediately obvious upon consideration; easily decided: an open and shut case of murder. [1835 45, Amer.] * * * …
13open-and-shut — adjective Date: 1841 1. perfectly simple ; obvious 2. easily settled < an open and shut case of grand larceny > …
14open and shut — easy to judge, not complex If either spouse admits adultery, divorce is an open and shut case …
15open-and-shut case — clear case, uncomplicated case …
16open-and-shut case — noun (C) a law case that is easy to prove and will not take a long time in court …
17Open and Shut (House) — Open and Shut House episode Episode no. Season 6 Episode 19 Directed by Greg Yaitanes …
18open and shut — if a legal case or problem is open and shut, the facts are very clear and it is easy to make a decision or find a solution. The police think the case is open and shut: five witnesses saw the man stealing the car. It s going to take a lot of work… …
19open-and-shut — adj. Open and shut is used with these nouns: ↑case …
20open and shut case — Matter simple to resolve, there being no need for much investigation or further evidence …
