to a fault

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: to an excessive degree
precise to a fault

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The through line on Pink Pocket Pistol is honesty, even to a fault. Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

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“To a fault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20a%20fault. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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