Without fail Meaning in English

expression

US

wɪˈðaʊt/, /wɪˈθaʊt/ /ˈfeɪɫ

wi-THOWT FAYL

UK

wɪðˈaʊt/ /fˈeɪl

wi-THOWT FAYL

Definition

A phrase meaning 'every time' or 'definitely', used when something always happens or will certainly be done, with no exceptions.

Usage & Nuances

'Without fail' is used mainly in spoken and written formal or neutral English for strong promises or reliable routines. Often used at the end of sentences. Not used for negative promises. Common collocations: 'I call her every Sunday without fail.' Synonyms: 'always', 'without exception'. Not slang.

• Spanish: sin falta - sin excepción
• Portuguese (BR): sem falta - sem exceção
• Portuguese (PT): sem falta - sem exceção
• Chinese (Simplified): 一定 - 毫无例外
• Chinese (Traditional): 一定 - 毫無例外
• Hindi: निश्चित रूप से - बिना किसी चूक के
• Arabic: دون فشل - دون استثناء
• Bengali: নিশ্চিতভাবেই - অবশ্যই - ব্যতিক্রম ছাড়া
• Russian: обязательно - непременно - без исключения
• Japanese: 必ず - 必ず欠かさず
• Vietnamese: chắc chắn - không bao giờ bỏ lỡ - luôn luôn
• Korean: 꼭 - 빠짐없이 - 반드시
• Turkish: kesinlikle - mutlaka - her seferinde
• Urdu: ہر حال میں - ہر صورت میں - لازماً
• Indonesian: tanpa gagal - selalu - pasti

Example Sentences

Please call me every Friday without fail.

basic

She drinks tea in the morning without fail.

basic

You must send the report by noon without fail.

basic

He texts me goodnight every day without fail.

natural

No matter how busy she is, she calls home without fail.

natural

If you want to improve, practice a little every day without fail.

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