Meaning of the word "a wager is a fool's argument" in English
What does "a wager is a fool's argument" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a wager is a fool's argument
US /ə ˈweɪ.dʒər ɪz ə fuːlz ˈɑːr.ɡjə.mənt/
UK /ə ˈweɪ.dʒər ɪz ə fuːlz ˈɑː.ɡjə.mənt/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that only people who cannot support their claims with logic or facts resort to betting to prove they are right
Example:
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He tried to bet me fifty dollars that he was right, but I just told him that a wager is a fool's argument.
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Instead of providing evidence, he offered a bet; truly, a wager is a fool's argument.