Meaning of 'A fool and his money are soon parted'
What does the saying 'A fool and his money are soon parted' mean?
Idiom: A fool and his money are soon parted
Meaning:
This idiom means that people who aren't careful with their money spend it quickly.
'A fool and his money are easily parted' is an alternative form of the idiom.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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