"to a fare-thee-well" meaning in English

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Prepositional phrase

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  1. (idiomatic) To the greatest extent or to completion; to a state of refinement or perfection. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: to a fare-you-well, to a fare you well, to a fine fare-thee-well, to a fare thee well Related terms: fare thee well, fare-thee-well

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