A fool and his money are soon parted

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Foolish people do not know how to hold on to their money.

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showing self-respect

treating others with kindness

acting selfishly

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Words nearby A fool and his money are soon parted

AFNOR, afocal, Afognak, à fond, Afonso, A fool and his money are soon parted, A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, afoot, afore, foregone conclusion, a, aforehand

How to use A fool and his money are soon parted in a sentence

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As this list shows, punishments typically run to a short-ish jail sentence and/or a moderately hefty fine.
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As soon as this attack [happened], Paris citizens came together to show were are not afraid, we are Charlie Hebdo.
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And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research.
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The heat of drunkenness is the stumblingblock of the fool, lessening strength and causing wounds.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Now-a-days it is the bankrupt who flouts, and his too confiding creditors who are jeered and laughed at.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
However, on reaching Spain, the magic of the Emperor's personality soon restored the vigour and prestige of the French arms.
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If Mac had been alone he would have made the post by sundown, for the Mounted Police rode picked horses, the best money could buy.
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Soon after they parted, with a sarcastic laugh from the Spaniard, and Ma'amselle mingled with the crowd.
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Other Idioms and Phrases with A fool and his money are soon parted

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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.