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For certain, as in That check will arrive tomorrow morning without fail . This idiom today is used mainly to strengthen a statement. [Early 1700s]

Every season without fail, I have a handful of football-playing patients who come in with concussions.

As a free man, Northup frequently met with slaves, and without fail he counseled them to strike for freedom.

Three actually, each occasion without fail receiving raucous hoots and holler from the audience.

He objectifies every woman without fail, and spares his audience no thought that goes through his head.

Furthermore, the Academy always—without fail—neglects the attention-grabbing comedic performances of the year.

Said he 'ad reason t' believe you was some'ers between Lost River an' the Stone, an' you was t' be captured without fail.

In ten minutes more, without fail, the water will be at right heat for your augustness.

Dear Sir:—If in your power, be in W—— in two days, without fail.

I shall do it without fail; and I shall keep you to your promise if you once more put foot in America.

You shall have it back tonight without fail, and I can cut the others that you have been pleased to order from the same pattern.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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