To A Fault Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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to a fault What does to a fault mean?	to do something so very well or to be something so good that it is almost bad	My friend is honest to a fault and will not say anything unless it is the absolute truth.
to a fault What does to a fault mean?	to do something so very well or to be something so good that it is almost bad	My friend is honest to a fault and will not say anything unless it is the absolute truth.
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crap What does "crap" mean?	defacate; move one's bowls

pull the wool over (someone`s) eyes What does "pull the wool over (someone`s) eyes" mean?	to deceive or fool someone	"Don`t let that man pull the wool over your eyes with his excuses."
have a mind like a steel trap What does "have a mind like a steel trap" mean?	have a very sharp and agile mind	The man has a mind like a steel trap and can remember most things easily.
skeleton in one`s closet What does "skeleton in one`s closet" mean?	a family secret that one does not like to talk about	I heard that the politician has a skeleton in his closet that he does not want to talk about.
Object lesson What does "Object lesson" mean?	An object lesson serves as a warning to others. (In some varieties of English 'abject lesson' is used.)
before long What does "before long" mean?	soon	I had to wait a few minutes but before long my friend arrived to meet me.
in two minds about (something) What does "in two minds about (something)" mean?	to be undecided about something	I am in two minds about going to a movie tonight.

run/go to seed What does "run/go to seed" mean?	to become worn-out and uncared for	The small store has run to seed and few people like to go there now.
diddly-squat What does "diddly-squat" mean?	nothing; nothing at all
quick fix What does "quick fix" mean?	simple, rapid solution that is usually not practical in the long term
Your guess is as good as mine. What does "Your guess is as good as mine." mean?	your guess or answer is as likely to be correct as mine	"Your guess is as good as mine," I answered when my friend asked me how to use the video player

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To A Fault Idiom