Accordingly open and shut? (2,3,4,3,2)
I believe the answer is:
as the case may be
'accordingly' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for as the case may be that I've seen before include "Depending on the particular circumstances (2,3,4,3,2)" , "according to circumstances?" , "Carried on board or stored in hold" , "according to how things turn out?" , "Open and shut, perhaps" .)