Meanings
adjectiveopen-and-shut (comparative more open-and-shut, superlative most open-and-shut)
comparative more open-and-shut · superlative most open-and-shut · alternative open and shut
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveSimple and obvious; easily decided.
More synonyms by meaning
adjectiveso obvious as to be easily solved or decided
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