This product does exactly what it says on the tin.
do exactly what it says on the tin
idiomTo do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
Origin
disputed originFrom the sense of tin meaning a can, originally the slogan of an HHCL advertising campaign of UK television commercials for Ronseal Quick-Drying Woodseal.
You do not need to worry about hidden features because this software does exactly what it says on the tin.
The new policy is refreshingly transparent, as it does exactly what it says on the tin without any complicated legal jargon to confuse the employees.
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ain't what it used to was
Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).
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come what may
In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.
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do what
An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension
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get what one asked for
Synonym of get what's coming to one.
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give someone what-for
To admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.
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give what for
To scold; to punish, especially verbally.
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guess what
Used to introduce a surprising outcome or one that the hearer is not expected to try to guess.
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it is what it is
That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint