Meaning of the word "a fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult" in English
What does "a fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult
US /ə fuːl ʃoʊz hɪz əˈnɔɪ.əns æt wʌns, bʌt ə ˈpruː.dənt mæn ˌoʊ.vərˈlʊks ən ˈɪn.sʌlt/
UK /ə fuːl ʃəʊz hɪz əˈnɔɪ.əns æt wʌns, bʌt ə ˈpruː.dənt mæn ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊks ən ˈɪn.sʌlt/
Phrase
A proverb suggesting that wise people remain calm and ignore insults, while foolish people react immediately with anger.
Example:
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When he was insulted, he didn't react, remembering that a fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
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Try to stay calm; a fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.