English / proverb
A Fool and His Money Are Easily Parted
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Unwise, gullible, or careless people are quickly separated from their money by schemers or impulsive habits
In context
01
Falling for that online fraudulent lottery proved once again that a fool and his money are easily parted.
02
High-stakes casinos thrive upon the reality that a fool and his money are easily parted.
Synonyms
gullible people lose wealth,scammers exploit fools,rash spending brings poverty
Antonyms
a wise man guards his treasure,thrift builds fortunes
Collocations
scammers know that a fool and his money are easily parted,fraud victims prove a fool and his money are easily parted,lavish spenders show a fool and his money are easily parted