Fools rush in where angels fear to tread In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-08-12 04:08

Meaning of Fools rush in where angels fear to tread

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread proverb disapproval phrase

Used to describe people who don't think carefully enough before doing something that even the wisest would avoid.

You've just made your worst decision ever. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread!

Now I understand why people say fools rush in where angels fear to tread because I was advised not to take that project but I just did it!

Other phrases about:

a load of baloney
Falsehoods, nonsense, or foolishness
Just Fell Off the Turnip Truck

Used to describe someone who is naive, gullible, inexperienced, easily fooled, ignorant, unsophisticated, etc.

need (to have) your head examined

To  say, or believe something or someone that seems completely crazy, delusional, or stupid

Hang One's Head
to look downwards because of unhappiness or embarrassment
a taste of your own medicine

This expression implies someone should experience the same bad things they themselves have given to others.

Origin of Fools rush in where angels fear to tread

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This idiom was first written by Alexander Pope in his 1711 poem, An Essay on Criticism.

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the straw that broke the donkey's back

Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail

Example:

Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him

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