Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
open-and-shut-case
idiom
/ˈoʊ.pən ənd ʃʌt keɪs/
Definition
A situation or legal case that is simple and clear, requiring little debate or discussion.
Examples
- “The evidence was overwhelming; it was clearly an open-and-shut case.”
- “The judge ruled swiftly, noting that it was an open-and-shut case from the start.”
Meaning
An open-and-shut case implies that the facts are so obvious that there is no need for further examination.
Synonyms
- clear-cut case
- no-brainer
- slam dunk
