Meaning of the word "a fool and his money are soon parted" in English
What does "a fool and his money are soon parted" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a fool and his money are soon parted
US /ə fuːl ænd hɪz ˈmʌni ɑːr suːn ˈpɑːrtɪd/
UK /ə fuːl ænd hɪz ˈmʌni ə suːn ˈpɑːtɪd/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that foolish people spend their money quickly or are easily tricked out of it
Example:
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He spent his entire inheritance on a luxury car he couldn't afford; a fool and his money are soon parted.
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I can't believe you fell for that scam; a fool and his money are soon parted.