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to a fault

/tə ə fɔːlt/

Tradução: Usado para descrever uma característica de caráter tão forte que se torna um defeito ou fraqueza; significa excessivamente ou ao extremo.

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/tə ə fɔːlt/C1formal
  • ptUsado para descrever uma característica de caráter tão forte que se torna um defeito ou fraqueza; significa excessivamente ou ao extremo.

Used to describe a personality trait that is so strong it becomes a flaw or weakness; meaning excessively or to an extreme degree.

  1. ExcessivelyB2informal

    Used to describe a positive quality that is so strong it becomes a minor flaw or is considered excessive.

    ptEm excesso

    • He is generous to a fault, always giving away his money.
    • She is honest to a fault, sometimes hurting people's feelings.
    • He is loyal to a fault, never abandoning his friends even when they are wrong.