does (exactly) what it says on the box
does (exactly) what it says on the box
(Something) does precisely what it claims or is supposed to do. Primarily heard in Ireland. This budget hostel isn't glamorous but does exactly what it says on the box: it gives you a place to sleep at a very affordable price. This no-frills antivirus software is straightforward and does what it says on the box.
See also: box, does, on, say, what
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- exactly
- does (exactly) what it says on the tin
- does what it says on the tin
- chip
- chips
- up on (one's) ear
- something on a shingle
- stew on a shingle
- Two Bob
- mutton