Question of the Day #1232

Michaela Watkins Is “Honest to a Fault”

From the headline of this article at The Cut.

  上記の文で、honest to a faultの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "honest to a fault" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

ばか正直な、愚直な

   

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

Honest to an extreme or excessive degree; more honest than is usual or necessary.

 

Examples

1. Jim wouldn't even tell a white lie—he's honest to a fault. It can actually be a little bit irritating sometimes.
2. The police sergeant is honest to a fault, following every regulation and guideline without question.
3. Why did you tell Mom that I came home after curfew? Gosh, you're always honest to a fault, and it's so annoying!
4. I wish you hadn't told your sister what we're doing. She's honest to a fault and will confess to your parents as soon as they ask her anything.
5. You are honest to a fault! Sometimes you need to tell a white lie in order not to hurt people's feelings.

   

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