to a fault

Frequency: 4.04.5 per million words

Used to say that someone has a lot, or too much, of a good quality (e.g., generous to a fault).

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Examples (10)

  • She is generous to a fault, always giving more than she can afford.
  • He was honest to a fault, sometimes hurting people with his bluntness.
  • My grandmother is kind to a fault, never saying no to anyone who asks for help.
  • The chef is perfectionist to a fault, spending hours on every single dish.
  • She's loyal to a fault, standing by her friends even when they're wrong.
  • He's generous to a fault with his time, always volunteering for extra work.
  • The manager is trusting to a fault, believing everything his employees tell him.
  • She's polite to a fault, apologizing even when others bump into her.
  • He's modest to a fault, never taking credit for his achievements.
  • The teacher is patient to a fault, explaining the same concept repeatedly.