Meaning of the word "a fool at forty is a fool indeed" in English
What does "a fool at forty is a fool indeed" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a fool at forty is a fool indeed
US /ə fuːl æt ˈfɔːrti ɪz ə fuːl ɪnˈdiːd/
UK /ə fuːl æt ˈfɔːti ɪz ə fuːl ɪnˈdiːd/
Idiom
if a person has not gained wisdom or maturity by the age of forty, they are likely to remain foolish for the rest of their life
Example:
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He is still making the same reckless financial mistakes; truly, a fool at forty is a fool indeed.
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You should have learned from your past by now, because a fool at forty is a fool indeed.