Meaning of the word "only fools and horses work" in English
What does "only fools and horses work" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
only fools and horses work
US /ˈoʊnli fuːlz ænd ˈhɔːrsəz wɜːrk/
UK /ˈəʊnli fuːlz ənd ˈhɔːsɪz wɜːk/
Idiom
a humorous proverb suggesting that only the unintelligent or the subservient engage in hard manual labor
Example:
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I'm not going to spend my weekend digging the garden; only fools and horses work.
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He lives by the motto that only fools and horses work, always looking for a quick scheme.