to a fault

to a fault

if someone is generous or has another good quality to a fault, they are very generous or have more of that good quality than other people. Nigel was generous to a fault, taking me out to dinner and buying me flowers and chocolates.

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to a fault

more than is necessary. She was generous to a fault, taking me out to dinner and buying me expensive gifts.

Usage notes: used after an adjective that describes one of someone's good characteristics