Meaning of the word "idle folk have the least leisure" in English
What does "idle folk have the least leisure" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
idle folk have the least leisure
US /ˈaɪ.dəl foʊk hæv ðə list ˈli.ʒər/
UK /ˈaɪ.dəl fəʊk hæv ðə list ˈleʒ.ər/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that lazy people often feel they have no time because they waste it or lack the discipline to manage it
Example:
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He complains about being busy but spends hours on social media; truly, idle folk have the least leisure.
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Because she never plans her day, she is always rushing; idle folk have the least leisure.