Meaning of the word "a fool's bolt is soon shot" in English
What does "a fool's bolt is soon shot" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a fool's bolt is soon shot
US /ə fuːlz boʊlt ɪz suːn ʃɑːt/
UK /ə fuːlz bəʊlt ɪz suːn ʃɒt/
Idiom
a foolish person quickly uses up all their resources or says everything they know without thinking
Example:
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He spent his entire inheritance in a month; truly, a fool's bolt is soon shot.
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She told everyone the secret immediately, proving that a fool's bolt is soon shot.