generous to a fault

generous to a fault

Cliché too generous; overly generous. My favorite uncle is generous to a fault. Sally—always generous to a fault—gave away her lunch to a homeless man.
See also: fault, generous
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He was generous to a fault and wouldn't see anyone struggle if he could help, no matter what it took.
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Simon, 34, said: 'He was selfless, generous to a fault, and would do anything for anyone.
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The movie is generous to a fault with its action, and the show-stopping set pieces are nothing short of incredible.
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The mother is often portrayed as being warm and loving, generous to a fault, and wise enough to realize her daughter's need for an independent identity.
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Betty Sizemore is kind and generous to a fault,'' Zellweger observes.
Says Zellweger of her character: ``Betty Sizemore is kind and generous to a fault.
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