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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Prov. Foolish people usually do not understand when a situation is dangerous, so they are not afraid to do things that would frighten more sensible people. Alan: Bob is too scared to go in and confront the boss, so I'm going to. Jane: Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. a fallen angel a company or sports team that was successful in the past but is not successful now (usually plural) Derby County were this season's fallen angels, being sent into the Second Division after losing all their matches. See also: fallen be on the side of the angels someone who is on the side of the angels is doing something good or kind The aid agencies are the only people firmly on the side of the angels in this conflict. See also: side on the side of the angels supporting what is kind, right, or good She was on the side of the angels even though it was neither profitable nor popular. See also: side How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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