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beyond reproach

[bɪˈjɒnd rɪˈproʊtʃ]
adjective phrase
acima de qualquer crítica
1. So good or morally correct that no one can criticize or find fault with it; blameless and irreproachable
Her conduct throughout the investigation was beyond reproach.
Sua conduta durante a investigação foi acima de qualquer crítica.
2. Exemplary in character or behavior; having an unblemished reputation
The judge's integrity is beyond reproach.
A integridade do juiz é acima de qualquer crítica.
Synonyms
irreproachableblamelessfaultlessimpeccablespotlessunimpeachableexemplary
Antonyms
blameworthyculpablequestionabledisreputablescandalous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acima de qualquer crítica
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
irrepreensível
More formal/literary alternative used in business contexts
Portugal
acima de qualquer crítica
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
isento de culpa
Legal/formal alternative meaning blameless

Related Idioms & Phrases

above suspicion
clean as a whistle
with a spotless record
beyond a shadow of a doubt
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