Meanings
nounopen and shut case (plural open and shut cases)
plural open and shut cases
- A problem that can be solved quickly and easily.
Synonyms: res ipsa loquitur
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA problem that can be solved quickly and easily.
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“open and shut case.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/open%20and%20shut%20case. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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