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fare-thee-well

[fair-thee-wel]
–noun
1. a state of perfection: The meal was done to a fare-thee-well.
2. the maximum effect; fullest measure or extent: an actress who plays each scene to a fare-thee-well.
Also, fare-you-well [fair-yoo-wel] .
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fare-thee-well   (fâr'thē-wěl')   
n.  
  1. A condition of utmost perfection: played the part of the martyr to a fare-thee-well.

  2. The most extreme degree: beat his opponent in the match to a veritable fare-thee-well.


[From fare thee well, may it go well with you, good-bye.]
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