do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“This product does exactly what it says on the tin.”
“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.”
From the sense of tin meaning a can, originally the slogan of an HHCL advertising campaign of UK television commercials for Ronseal Quick-Drying Woodseal.
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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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easier said than done
Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.
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final say
The right to make a final decision.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026