The Best Way Is 'Tried-and-True'
2022-09-25
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1And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
2On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language.
3We give examples and notes on usage.
4Today we talk about things that are dependable (you can depend on them) and reliable (you can rely on them).
5These are things in life that we count on. We know they work because we have tried them!
6So, today we talk about a word that describes such things: tried-and-true.
7Tried-and-true is an adjective. It describes a way of doing something that is proven to work well.
8Something tried-and-true is tested.
9 Often, we say a method or process is tried-and-true.
10It is trustworthy, or worthy of your trust.
11If a method or way of doing something is tried-and-true, it could become your go-to way of doing something.
12You go to it often because you know it works.
13Go-to describes a method or process that has worked so well and so often that you count on it.
14A tried-and-true method is so dependable that it is a sure bet.
15You could even bet your life on it.
16What other words do we use with tried-and-true?
17A remedy or cure can be called tried-and-true.
18We can say a tried-and-true remedy works wonders or works like a dream.
19A formula, an approach, a set of instructions -- basically any way of doing something can be tried-and-true.
20Now let's hear two friends use this word and some related words.
21A: You look a little tired. Have you not been feeling well?
22B: No, I'm not sick. I haven't been sleeping well.
23A: You should try my tried-and-true remedy for getting better sleep.
24B: Sure! I'll try anything.
25A: I take a really long run about an hour before bedtime.
26B: Correction. I'll try anything ... but that.
27Running may work wonders for you but not for me.
28Do you have any other dependable go-to remedies?
29A: You could drink a cup of warm milk before bed.
30B: Now, that sounds like my kind of remedy.
31And that's all the time we have for this Words and Their Stories.
32We hope that VOA Learning English has become a tried-and-true way for you to learn English.
33Until next time ... I'm Anna Matteo.
1And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. 2On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples and notes on usage. 3Today we talk about things that are dependable (you can depend on them) and reliable (you can rely on them). These are things in life that we count on. We know they work because we have tried them! 4So, today we talk about a word that describes such things: tried-and-true. 5Tried-and-true is an adjective. It describes a way of doing something that is proven to work well. 6Something tried-and-true is tested. Often, we say a method or process is tried-and-true. It is trustworthy, or worthy of your trust. 7If a method or way of doing something is tried-and-true, it could become your go-to way of doing something. You go to it often because you know it works. Go-to describes a method or process that has worked so well and so often that you count on it. 8A tried-and-true method is so dependable that it is a sure bet. You could even bet your life on it. 9What other words do we use with tried-and-true? 10A remedy or cure can be called tried-and-true. We can say a tried-and-true remedy works wonders or works like a dream. 11A formula, an approach, a set of instructions -- basically any way of doing something can be tried-and-true. 12Now let's hear two friends use this word and some related words. 13A: You look a little tired. Have you not been feeling well? 14B: No, I'm not sick. I haven't been sleeping well. 15A: You should try my tried-and-true remedy for getting better sleep. 16B: Sure! I'll try anything. 17A: I take a really long run about an hour before bedtime. 18B: Correction. I'll try anything ... but that. Running may work wonders for you but not for me. Do you have any other dependable go-to remedies? 19A: You could drink a cup of warm milk before bed. 20B: Now, that sounds like my kind of remedy. 21And that's all the time we have for this Words and Their Stories. 22We hope that VOA Learning English has become a tried-and-true way for you to learn English. 23Until next time ... I'm Anna Matteo. 24Anna Matteo wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English. 25___________________________________________________________________ 26Words in This Story 27reliable - adj. suitable or fit to be depended on or counted on 28method - n. a procedure or process for attaining an object: such as 29remedy - n. a medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease 30formula - n. an established form or method 31___________________________________________________________________ 32We want to hear from you. Do you have a similar expressions in your language? In the Comments section, you can also practice using any of the expressions from the story. 33We have a new comment system. Here is how it works: 34Write your comment in the box. 35Under the box, you can see four images for social media accounts. They are for Disqus, Facebook, Twitter and Google. 36Click on one image and a box appears. Enter the login for your social media account. Or you may create one on the Disqus system. It is the blue circle with "D" on it. It is free. 37Each time you return to comment on the Learning English site, you can use your account and see your comments and replies to them. Our comment policy is here.