How to Pronounce "there's no fool like an old fool"
expression
Definition
This saying means that when older people act foolishly, it seems even worse or more embarrassing than when young people make mistakes. It suggests that age should bring wisdom, but sometimes it does not.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðɛɹz/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈfuɫ/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈfuɫ
British English
ðeəz/ /nəʊ/ /fˈuːl/ /lˈaɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈəʊld/ /fˈuːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAIRZ NOH FOOL LIKE AN /UHN/ OHLD FOOL
UK
THAIRZ NOH FOOL LIKE UN OHLD FOOL
Listen in Context
There's no fool like an old fool when Grandpa buys useless gadgets online.
People laughed and whispered, 'There's no fool like an old fool,' after Mr. Lee fell for another scam.
Mom warned Dad, 'There's no fool like an old fool,' when he trusted the telemarketer.
You'd think he'd know better by now, but there's no fool like an old fool.