Warts and all

adverbial phrase

Including every bad part or feature of someone or something.

She loves him, warts and all.
Visual representation of "warts and all" - Including every bad part or feature of someone or something

Often appears as...

  • love someone
  • warts and all

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverbial phrase

Including every bad part or feature of someone or something.

She loves him, warts and all.
Visual representation of "warts and all" - Including every bad part or feature of someone or something

Often appears as...

  • love someone
  • warts and all

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
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Embrace Flaws

The phrase means accepting all aspects of something, including negatives and imperfections.

Illustration for Embrace Flaws
When getting to know a culture, it's important to see it, warts and all.
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Colloquial Origins

Originally from Oliver Cromwell's request to be painted realistically, it's now a widely used informal term.

Illustration for Colloquial Origins
The biography depicted the leader, warts and all, without idealization.
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For Acceptance

Primarily used when expressing unconditional acceptance of someone despite their faults.

Illustration for For Acceptance
She decided to accept her partner, warts and all.
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Embrace Flaws

The phrase means accepting all aspects of something, including negatives and imperfections.

Illustration for Embrace Flaws
When getting to know a culture, it's important to see it, warts and all.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Origins

Originally from Oliver Cromwell's request to be painted realistically, it's now a widely used informal term.

Illustration for Colloquial Origins
The biography depicted the leader, warts and all, without idealization.
LampPro Tip 3/3

For Acceptance

Primarily used when expressing unconditional acceptance of someone despite their faults.

Illustration for For Acceptance
She decided to accept her partner, warts and all.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Embrace Flaws

The phrase means accepting all aspects of something, including negatives and imperfections.

Illustration for Embrace Flaws
When getting to know a culture, it's important to see it, warts and all.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Origins

Originally from Oliver Cromwell's request to be painted realistically, it's now a widely used informal term.

Illustration for Colloquial Origins
The biography depicted the leader, warts and all, without idealization.
LampPro Tip 3/3

For Acceptance

Primarily used when expressing unconditional acceptance of someone despite their faults.

Illustration for For Acceptance
She decided to accept her partner, warts and all.
Visual representation of the word "Warts and all"

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