beyond reproach



beyond reproach

not to be criticized These were men of outstanding character who were beyond reproach.
See also: beyond, reproach

beyond reproach

Blameless, faultless, as in Jean's conduct at school is beyond reproach. The phrase employs the verb to reproach in the sense of "censure or rebuke," a usage dating from the early 1500s.
See also: beyond, reproach

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jochebed-Biblical
Uzziahə-ZIE-ə (English)Biblical
Nicola (1)nee-KO-lahItalian
Adellaə-DEL-əEnglish
Eliudee-LIE-əd (English)Biblical
TylarTIE-lərEnglish (Rare)