More fool (one) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "more fool (one)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-12-02 11:12

More fool (one) British disapproval phrase spoken informal

Used to say that you think someone's action is stupid.

More fool you for not listening to my advice.

They didn't realize how much this was worth. Well, more fool them.

Falsehoods, nonsense, or foolishness

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

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

to look downwards because of unhappiness or embarrassment

someone who is stupid or crazy

The phrase 'more fool you' has appeared in Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, 1596:

BIANCA: "The more fool you, for laying on my duty."

The Origin Cited: The Phrase Finder .

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