without fail

without fail

Said of something that happens regularly and predictably with no deviations. I have passed the same woman walking her dog every day without fail for five years—but today she wasn't there. I'm really worried about her!
See also: fail, without
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

without fail

for certain; absolutely. I'll be there at noon without fail. The plane leaves on time every day without fail.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

without fail

For certain, as in That check will arrive tomorrow morning without fail. This idiom today is used mainly to strengthen a statement. [Early 1700s]
See also: fail, without
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

without fail

absolutely predictably; with no exception or cause for doubt.
Fail as a noun in the sense of ‘failure or deficiency’ is now only found in this phrase.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

without ˈfail

used for emphasizing that something always happens or must happen: She sends me a Christmas card every year without fail. You must be here by 8.30 without fail.
See also: fail, without
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

without fail

With no chance of failure: Be here at noon without fail.
See also: fail, without
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • day in, day out, every day without fail
  • fail
  • day in and day out
  • day in, day out
  • it's the same old rigmarole
  • welcome to my world
  • pay to (do something)
  • pay to do
  • stop at
  • stop at (something)
References in periodicals archive
The trial court was directed to dispose of the matter expeditiously within a period of two months without fail.
Trial court directed to dispose of human right case within two months
In Without Fail, Reacher - a drifter with no job, no home and no possessions - is called upon to do exactly this, but the problem is hardly a minor one as somebody seems determined to assassinate the newly-elected Vice-President of the United States.
Books: Child hits the premiership; Without Fail. By Lee Child (Bantam, pounds 12.99)
ALTHOUGH I am a single mother who is struggling on a low wage, I pay my TV licence fee each year because I understand the BBC are not allowed to advertise on their television or radio stations, yet every day without fail, a presenter on BBC Radio Merseyside plugs the Floral Pavilion theatre at New Brighton.
Letter: Yousay - Short points - ALTHOUGH I am a single mother who is struggling
EVERY Friday without fail at 11am, a test fire alarm goes off in the studios where we do Loose Women.
Kaye Adams: Loose Women
Philip, who has kept numerous dogs throughout the years, has taught Kaha lots of tricks, including opening the gate on his return from a walk, shaking hands and waking Philip up at 8.15, without fail, every day, with a big wet kiss.
WEEKEND: ME & MY PET: Kaha's sloppy kiss makes perfect alarm call
They say: I always remember my mum's birthday without fail.
Men and Sex: WHAT MEN SAY.. WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN
ISLAMABAD, May 18, 2011 (Balochistan Times): Chief Commissioner Islamabad Tariq Mahmood Pirzada has directed the District Administration and District Health Officer Islamabad to further strengthen and enhance the surveillance and monitoring of anti-polio measures in the rural areas of Islamabad and ensure that each and every child under five years age is administered the anti-polio drop during routine immunization and national immunization days without fail. Chief Commissioner Islamabad issued these directions during an important meeting on Tuesday to review the progress of anti-polio drives in the rural areas of Islamabad, said a press release.
Commissioner orders to enhance monitoring of anti-polio measures in rural areas
This already rises pounds 5 a year without fail and no one seems motivated enough to do anything about it.
Your view: Fee fed up
FOR 47 years I have paid without fail my rates,but I cannot get my garbage collected.
Letter: Short points
Yet again the Fillongley outfit, who without fail fulfil their own away fixtures, were left in the lurch awaiting for their latest opposition - Oddies in Abbey Green - who failed to put in an appearance leaving the Manor side without a fixture but with a free passage into the last 16 of the League Cup.
POOL: Manor House progress as Oddies fail to turn up
Some people don't bother too much about league games but turn up without fail at Scottish Cup ties.
Fanzine: Kilmarnock