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a fool and his money

a fool and his money is the ellipsis of a fool and his money are soon parted.

Meaning of a fool and his money are soon parted

Proverb

a fool and his money are soon parted

  1. It is easy to obtain money from foolish people.
  2. It is difficult or unlikely that careless and irresponsible individuals will maintain their hold on acquired wealth.

Questions about a fool and his money

What is a fool and his money the ellipsis of?
A fool and his money is the ellipsis of a fool and his money are soon parted.

Words near a fool and his money in the dictionary

  1. A final
  2. A finals
  3. a flat
  4. a flats
  5. A Fonsagrada
  6. a fool and his money
  7. a fool and his money are easily parted
  8. a fool and his money are soon parted
  9. a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds
  10. A for effort
  11. A formation

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