Meaning of the word "there is a sucker born every minute" in English
What does "there is a sucker born every minute" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
there is a sucker born every minute
US /ðɛr ɪz ə ˈsʌkər bɔrn ˈɛvri ˈmɪnət/
UK /ðɛər ɪz ə ˈsʌkə bɔːn ˈɛvri ˈmɪnɪt/
Idiom
a phrase used to suggest that there are always gullible people who can be easily deceived or cheated
Example:
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He sold that broken watch for fifty dollars; I guess there is a sucker born every minute.
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The scammer knew that there is a sucker born every minute.