a fool and his money are soon parted
phrase
—used to say that a foolish person spends money too quickly on unimportant things
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“A fool and his money are soon parted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20fool%20and%20his%20money%20are%20soon%20parted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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