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time-tested plan
[taɪm-ˈtɛs.təd plæn]
noun phrase
pl: time-tested plans
plano comprovado pelo tempo
1.
A plan or strategy that has been proven effective through long use and experience over many years
The company decided to stick with their time-tested plan for customer service.
A empresa decidiu manter-se fiel ao seu plano comprovado pelo tempo para atendimento ao cliente.
2.
A reliable and established approach that has consistently produced positive results
His time-tested plan for fitness involves exercise and balanced nutrition.
Seu plano comprovado pelo tempo para condicionamento físico envolve exercício e nutrição equilibrada.
Synonyms
proven plan
established strategy
tested method
tried-and-true approach
Antonyms
experimental plan
untested strategy
novel approach
risky scheme
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
plano comprovado pelo tempo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
plano consagrado
More formal, commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
plano testado pela experiência
European Portuguese preference for 'experiência'
Related Idioms & Phrases
tried and tested
old reliable
battle-tested strategy
time will tell
proof is in the pudding
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