generous to a fault

1. see to a fault.

Example Sentences

Charles Miers, the editorial director of Rizzoli, her publisher, said in a statement, “She was herself at all times and in all ways: extremely thoughtful, very funny, generous to a fault, always energetically hardworking, and just plain true to people in the best possible ways.”

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She described Jax as a “magical, unique and colorful” human being who was empathetic, deeply emotional and generous to a fault.

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“He is a genius. He is so elegant and fun, generous to a fault and knows more about our craft than most of us ever will.”

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While reputedly generous to a fault, Maes was no saint, repeatedly facing arrest and fines for running illegal gambling operations and slot machines.

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Frank remembers Sakata as “very special, indomitable, generous to a fault.”

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