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exactly what it says on the tin 

Someone with little technical knowledge who gives a review of a product or service would say this phrase.
They would feel as if they are handing out good advice to people; But in reality they dont have the experience or analytical ability to give a detailed review.
John: "How is your new camera?"
Bill: "it does exactly what it says on the tin"

John has no idea whether the camera is good or not. He just knows that it takes photos.
If Bill had more technical knowledge, he would have given more useful information.
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Rin Tin Tin

Slang word for the drug Methylphenidate. Generally refers to Ritalin tablets, but may be used for any generic preparation.
Ricky - "What the hell Mitch, you've been studying for your statistics exam for three days straight, what's wrong with you?"
Mitch - "Every two hours i swallow a cap of rin tin tin."
Rin Tin Tin by donramono August 16, 2012
Related Words
tina ting tink tino Tin Tiny tinkerbell tinky tinkers Tinder

Stringy Tin-Tin 

Someone who is tall, with a quiff and hugs akwardly.
"OMG Ryn! I dub thee Stringy Tin-Tin."

Rin Tin Tin

She such a rin tin tin for blowing that dog.
Rin Tin Tin by Al Sharpton October 22, 2003

Bill Tin 

xQc's Chat Saying That Something Is Built In While Speedrunning
"ITS BILL TIN LULW"
Bill Tin by Osmix April 2, 2023

no stranger to the biscuit tin 

a fat wap

cant stop eating

lots of chins
your moms so fat when she wheres a yellow rain coat people run behind her shouting TAXI!

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof 

A sex position in which the women fucks a man, hard, as if she was a feline on a hot tin roof. real sexy like.
"Sweetie, lets now perform the act known as cat on a hot tin roof," cried Miguel.