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a fool and his money are easily parted

a fool and his money are easily parted is the alternative form 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 are easily parted

What is a fool and his money are easily parted the alternative form of?
A fool and his money are easily parted is the alternative form of a fool and his money are soon parted.

Words near a fool and his money are easily parted in the dictionary

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

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