fool and his money are soon parted, a
a fool and his money are soon parted
proverb Foolish people make purchases without consideration; it is easy to sell something to someone foolish. As soon as Greg won the big lottery jackpot, he turned around and spent it all at the casino. A fool and his money are soon parted.
See also: and, fool, money, parted, soon
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
fool and his money are soon parted, a
A silly or stupid person readily wastes money. For example, Albert is known for giving waiters enormous tips-a fool and his money are soon parted. This proverbial expression has been cited again and again since the mid-1500s.
See also: and, fool, money, soon
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- fool and his money are soon parted
- a fool and his money are soon parted
- parted
- doofus
- one cannot love and be wise
- sow the wind and reap the whirlwind
- sow the wind, (and) reap the whirlwind
- fools rush in
- fools rush in where angels fear to tread
- from the sublime to the ridiculous