warts and all

The idiom "warts and all" originates from a supposed comment by Oliver Cromwell, who asked to be painted without concealing his imperfections.

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Definition

(informal, idiomatic)Including every flaw and imperfection without any attempt to hide them.

She loves him, warts and all.
The biography presents the artist warts and all, revealing both his talents and his struggles.

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