Meaning of the word "jesters do oft prove prophets" in English
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jesters do oft prove prophets
US /ˈdʒɛstərz du ɔːft pruːv ˈprɑːfɪts/
UK /ˈdʒɛstəz duː ɒft pruːv ˈprɒfɪts/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that jokes or humorous remarks often contain a kernel of truth or accurately predict the future
Example:
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He made a joke about the company failing, but jesters do oft prove prophets, and a month later it went bankrupt.
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Don't dismiss her sarcasm; jesters do oft prove prophets.