beyond reproach

Idioms

Blameless, faultless, as in Jean's conduct at school is beyond reproach. The phrase employs the verb to reproach in the sense of “censure or rebuke,” a usage dating from the early 1500s.

Example Sentences

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Lawyers acting for Dean's mother have said the document appears to be a "character assassination" of both him and his family, to keep Pierce beyond reproach.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Few franchises' fans are pricklier about canon than Trekkers unless the contradictions or violations in question occur on a show deemed nearly beyond reproach — like "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2023

He has repeatedly denied this, and insisted that the process be transparent and beyond reproach.

From Reuters • Jun. 8, 2023

His greatness on the football field is beyond reproach.

From Washington Times • May 20, 2023

So I eat a lot, and the meal is beyond reproach, but I can’t say I’m enjoying it.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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