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A fool and his money are soon parted

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a fool and his money are soon parted

Foolish people make purchases without consideration; it is easy to sell something to someone foolish. As soon as Greg won the big lottery jackpot, he turned around and spent it all at the casino. 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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