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3. fool and his money are soon parted, a

fool and his money are soon parted, a

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fool and his money are soon parted, a

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.

See also: and, fool, money, soon