open-and-shut

Questions

What does open-and-shut mean?

Simple and obvious; easily decided.

How to pronounce open-and-shut

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “open-and-shut”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “open-and-shut”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “open-and-shut” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.