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fool and his money are soon parted
Prov. Foolish people spend money, without thinking. (Perceived as a rebuke if you say it about the person you are addressing.) Go ahead and buy a diamond collar for your dog if you really want to. A fool and his money are soon parted. Bill sends a check to every organization that asks him for money. A fool and his money are soon parted.
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A fool and his money are soon parted.
something that you say which means that stupid people spend money without thinking about it enough Gianni relishes his extravagant lifestyle - but then a fool and his money are soon parted.
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