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a fool for

idiom

used to say that a person likes or loves something or someone
He's a fool for candy.
I'm a fool for you

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“A fool for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20fool%20for. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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