a fool and his money are soon parted

This proverb highlights the idea that individuals who lack financial wisdom or judgment will quickly lose their money.

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Definition

(informal)People who are not wise with their finances will quickly lose their money due to poor decisions or being easily deceived.

He invested in a scam because he didn't do his research. A fool and his money are soon parted.
Buying expensive gadgets without thinking about their utility is a classic case of a fool and his money being soon parted.

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