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B1 noun (plural) #23 よく出る 9分で読める

fools

A 'fool' is a person who lacks good sense or judgment and acts in a silly or unwise way. In a broader sense, it can also refer to someone who has been deceived or tricked by another person.

上位23

At the A1 level, 'fools' is a word you might hear in simple stories or cartoons. It means people who do things that are not smart. For example, if someone tries to walk on water and falls in, a child might say, 'They are fools!' It is a simple way to describe someone being silly. You might also see it in the phrase 'April Fools' Day', which is a day for playing jokes. At this level, you just need to know that 'fools' refers to more than one person who is acting in a funny or unwise way. It is the opposite of 'smart people'.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'fools' to describe people in specific situations. You might use it when talking about characters in a movie or a book who make bad choices. For example, 'The thieves were fools because they left their bags at the bank.' You also learn that 'fools' can be used to describe people who are easily tricked. If you play a joke on your friends and they believe it, you have made 'fools' of them. It is important to remember that 'fools' is the plural form, so you use it for two or more people. For one person, you say 'a fool'.

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At the B1 level, you should understand the different shades of meaning for 'fools'. It is not just about being 'silly'; it often implies a lack of judgment or common sense. You will encounter 'fools' in common English idioms and proverbs. For instance, 'Fools rush in where angels fear to tread' means that unwise people often jump into dangerous situations without thinking. You should also be able to use the phrase 'to make fools of' in sentences. For example, 'The company made fools of the customers by selling them broken products.' This level requires you to understand the social impact of the word—it can be an insult, so use it carefully.

At the B2 level, you are expected to understand the use of 'fools' in more complex contexts, such as literature, politics, and finance. You might read about the 'Greater Fool Theory' in an economics article, which explains how people buy expensive things hoping to sell them to even 'greater fools'. You should also recognize the 'wise fool' archetype in literature—characters who seem silly but actually have deep wisdom. Your usage should be more precise; you might use 'fools' to critique a group's behavior in a debate or a formal essay, though you should still be aware of its strong emotional weight. You can also distinguish between 'fools' as a noun and 'fools' as a verb.

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At the C1 level, you should have a nuanced command of 'fools' and its synonyms. You understand the historical significance of the word, such as the role of court fools in medieval times and their function in Shakespearean drama. You can use the word rhetorically to make a point, such as 'We would be fools to ignore the impending climate crisis.' You are also familiar with sophisticated idioms like 'suffering fools gladly' and can use them correctly in professional or academic discussions. You understand that 'fools' can carry a sense of tragedy, as in 'the poor fools who lost everything in the war,' where the word expresses pity rather than just judgment.

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At the C2 level, you possess a masterly understanding of 'fools'. You can identify its use in archaic texts and appreciate the subtle wordplay involving the term. You are aware of the etymological roots (from the Latin 'follis', meaning 'bellows' or 'windbag') and how that informs its meaning. You can use the word with perfect register, knowing exactly when it will serve as a powerful rhetorical tool and when it might be too blunt. You can analyze the cultural evolution of the 'fool' from a social outcast to a truth-teller. Your ability to use 'fools' in complex grammatical structures and within a wide range of idiomatic expressions is flawless.

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fools 30秒で

Fools are people who lack wisdom or judgment and act unwisely in various situations.
The word can describe victims of a trick or individuals who are naturally silly.
It is commonly used in proverbs, idioms, and during April Fools' Day celebrations.
While often an insult, it can also refer to historical entertainers like court jesters.

The word fools is the plural form of the noun 'fool'. At its core, it describes individuals who demonstrate a significant lack of judgment, wisdom, or common sense. When we call people fools, we are often commenting on their tendency to make poor decisions or act in ways that are perceived as silly, irrational, or even dangerous. However, the term is multi-layered and its meaning can shift depending on the social context and the intent of the speaker.

The Social Label: In everyday conversation, 'fools' is used to criticize a group of people for their lack of foresight. For example, if a group of people invests all their money in a clearly fraudulent scheme, observers might refer to them as fools. This usage implies a level of intellectual or practical failure.

"Only fools ignore the warnings of history," the professor remarked during his lecture on the fallen empires.

Beyond mere lack of intelligence, 'fools' can also refer to people who have been successfully deceived. In this context, being a fool isn't necessarily about being 'unsmart' but about being 'outsmarted' or 'tricked'. This is the sense used during April Fools' Day, where the goal is to make 'fools' out of friends and family through harmless pranks. Here, the word takes on a more playful, less derogatory tone.

Historical Context: Historically, 'fools' (or court jesters) were professional entertainers kept by royalty. These individuals were often the only ones allowed to speak the truth to the King or Queen, using humor and satire to mask their critiques. In this sense, 'fools' were actually quite wise.

The king surrounded himself with fools who could make him laugh even in the darkest of times.

In literature and philosophy, 'fools' often serve as a mirror to society. Shakespeare, for instance, used the character of the 'Fool' to provide profound insights that the 'sane' characters were too blinded by pride to see. Therefore, when you encounter this word in classic texts, look deeper—the 'fools' might be the smartest people in the room.

"Lord, what fools these mortals be!" exclaimed Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Modern Usage: Today, we use 'fools' to describe people who ignore scientific evidence, people who take unnecessary risks for social media attention, or people who are easily swayed by populist rhetoric. It remains a powerful word for social critique.

Don't be among the fools who think they can drive safely while texting.

The scammer targeted elderly people, thinking they were easy fools to manipulate.

Using the word fools correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical role as a plural count noun and its various semantic shades. It is most commonly used as the subject or object of a sentence to categorize a group of people based on their perceived lack of wisdom.

As a Direct Object: When 'fools' is the object, it usually refers to the people being affected by an action, often deception. Example: 'The magician's tricks made fools of the entire audience.'

He didn't want to make fools of his colleagues by correcting them in public.

The phrase 'to make fools of' is a very common idiomatic structure. It means to cause someone to look ridiculous or to trick them. Note that 'fools' here is plural because it refers to a group or a general state of being foolish.

In Proverbs and Sayings: English is rich with proverbs that use 'fools'. These are often used to provide moral guidance or to comment on human nature. Example: 'Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.'

"Fools and their money are soon parted," my grandfather used to say whenever I bought something useless.

When using 'fools' in a sentence, consider the level of formality. In a formal essay, you might use 'individuals lacking discernment' or 'the unwise' instead of 'fools' to avoid sounding overly judgmental or aggressive. However, in persuasive writing or literature, 'fools' is highly effective for its punchy, emotive quality.

In Descriptive Phrases: You can modify 'fools' with adjectives to specify the type of foolishness. Common pairings include 'blind fools', 'arrogant fools', or 'poor fools'.

They were just fools in love, ignoring all the obvious red flags in their relationship.

The dictator believed the citizens were fools who would believe any lie he told.

Finally, 'fools' can be used as a collective noun to represent a whole class of people. In the sentence 'Fortune favors fools,' the word refers to the general concept of people who don't plan but succeed anyway through luck.

History is often written by the victors and suffered by the fools.

While 'fools' might sound a bit old-fashioned or literary, it is still very much alive in modern English across various domains. You will hear it in movies, read it in news headlines, and encounter it in specific cultural celebrations.

Pop Culture and Media: In cinema, 'fools' is a staple in dramatic monologues. Villains often use it to belittle the heroes ('You fools! You think you can stop me?'). It's also common in song lyrics, particularly in the genres of blues, jazz, and soul, where 'fools' often refers to people unlucky in love.

"I pity the fools who don't take this opportunity seriously," the coach shouted during halftime.

The most prominent annual appearance of the word is on April 1st. April Fools' Day is a global phenomenon where people play practical jokes. In this context, the 'fools' are the victims of the jokes. You'll see this word all over social media and news websites on that day as brands and individuals compete to see who can pull off the best prank.

Financial and Professional Settings: In finance, you might hear the term 'Greater Fool Theory'. This is the idea that you can make money from an overpriced asset as long as there are 'greater fools' willing to buy it from you at an even higher price. It's a common topic in discussions about stock market bubbles and cryptocurrency.

The housing market was driven by fools betting that prices would never stop rising.

In literature and theater, 'fools' are often characters who provide comic relief. If you attend a performance of a Shakespearean play, like King Lear or Twelfth Night, the 'fools' are central characters who use wit to expose the foolishness of the nobility.

The play features two fools who constantly outsmart their masters with clever wordplay.

Don't suffer fools gladly; your time is too valuable to waste on nonsense.

Even though 'fools' is a relatively simple word, learners often encounter pitfalls regarding its grammar, tone, and idiomatic usage. Understanding these nuances will help you avoid sounding awkward or unintentionally offensive.

Confusing Noun and Verb: The word 'fools' can be a plural noun (many people who are unwise) or the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to fool' (he/she/it tricks someone). Example Noun: 'They are fools.' Example Verb: 'He fools everyone with his disguise.'

Mistake: He fools are very annoying. (Correct: Those fools are very annoying OR He fools people and it's annoying.)

Another common mistake is the misuse of the apostrophe. 'Fools' is plural. 'Fool's' is possessive singular (belonging to one fool). 'Fools'' is possessive plural (belonging to many fools). If you are talking about a group of people, you don't need an apostrophe unless they own something.

Tone and Severity: Learners sometimes use 'fools' when they mean 'silly people'. In modern English, 'fools' can be quite a strong word. Calling a group of people 'fools' in a meeting can be seen as a direct attack on their intelligence. Use 'unwise' or 'mistaken' for a softer approach.

Incorrect: My students are fools because they didn't do the homework. (Correct: My students were a bit silly/lazy...)

Finally, be careful with the idiom 'suffer fools gladly'. It means to be patient with people who are not very intelligent or who act annoyingly. It is almost always used in the negative: 'She does not suffer fools gladly.' This means she has no patience for stupidity. Using it in the positive ('He suffers fools gladly') is rare and can sound strange.

The CEO is known for being brilliant but tough; he certainly doesn't suffer fools gladly.

Don't let them make fools of you; read the contract carefully before signing.

The English language has a vast vocabulary for describing people who lack judgment. Depending on the context—whether you want to be funny, scientific, or extremely insulting—you might choose a different word than fools.

Idiots vs. Fools: 'Idiots' is much harsher and more offensive than 'fools'. While 'fools' suggests a lack of wisdom or being tricked, 'idiots' is a direct insult to someone's mental capacity. Avoid 'idiots' in professional or polite settings.

Simpletons: This is a somewhat dated term for people who are perceived as having low intelligence or being very naive. It is less aggressive than 'fools' but can sound patronizing.

The villagers were seen as mere simpletons by the city dwellers, but they knew the land better than anyone.

If you want to describe people who are easily tricked, 'dupes' or 'gullible people' are excellent alternatives. 'Dupes' emphasizes the fact that they have been used by someone else for a specific purpose.

Comparison Table

Fools: General lack of judgment; can be playful or serious.
Idiots: Very harsh; implies total lack of intelligence.
Dupes: Specifically refers to people who are victims of a trick.
Jesters: Historical/Literary; refers to professional entertainers.

The con artist found plenty of dupes at the local fair.

We were young nitwits back then, thinking we could change the world in a weekend.

The political campaign was designed to appeal to fools who don't check the facts.

How Formal Is It?

フォーマル

ニュートラル

カジュアル

Child friendly

スラング

豆知識

In the Middle Ages, 'fools' were often seen as being closer to God because they were 'innocents' who didn't possess the pride of the learned.

発音ガイド

UK /fuːlz/

US /fulz/

Single syllable word; the stress is on the entire word.

韻が合う語

pools rules tools schools cools mules ghouls spools

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'oo' too short, making it sound like 'fulls'.
Ending with a sharp 's' sound instead of a voiced 'z'.
Confusing it with the verb 'fulls' (to make full).

難易度

読解 3/5

Easy to recognize but requires context to understand the tone.

ライティング 4/5

Must be careful with apostrophes (fools vs fool's vs fools').

スピーキング 3/5

Simple pronunciation, but requires awareness of social impact.

リスニング 2/5

Distinct sound, usually clear in speech.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

silly stupid smart trick joke

次に学ぶ

discernment prudence gullible naive satire

上級

archetype fallacy rhetoric sophistry folly

知っておくべき文法

Plural Noun Agreement

Those fools *are* (not is) going to get in trouble.

Possessive Apostrophe

The fools' (plural) plans failed.

Third-Person Singular Verb

He fools (verb) his friends every year.

Collective Nouns

The world is full of fools (no article needed for general group).

Adjective Placement

Arrogant fools (adjective before noun).

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Look at those fools playing in the rain!

Regardez ces imbéciles qui jouent sous la pluie !

Plural noun 'fools' used as the subject.

April Fools' Day is on April 1st.

Le jour du poisson d'avril est le 1er avril.

Possessive plural 'Fools''.

They are fools for not wearing coats.

Ce sont des imbéciles de ne pas porter de manteaux.

Predicate nominative.

Don't be fools, come inside!

Ne soyez pas idiots, rentrez !

Imperative mood with plural noun.

The story is about three fools.

L'histoire parle de trois imbéciles.

Object of the preposition 'about'.

Are they fools?

Sont-ils des imbéciles ?

Interrogative sentence.

Those fools lost their keys.

Ces imbéciles ont perdu leurs clés.

Subject of the sentence.

I saw the fools on TV.

J'ai vu les imbéciles à la télé.

Direct object.

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

Les fous se précipitent là où les anges n'osent s'aventurer.

Classic proverb usage.

They made fools of themselves at the party.

Ils se sont ridiculisés à la fête.

Idiomatic phrase 'make fools of'.

Only fools would believe such a lie.

Seuls les imbéciles croiraient un tel mensonge.

Modal verb 'would' with plural noun.

He doesn't want to look like one of those fools.

Il ne veut pas ressembler à l'un de ces imbéciles.

Partitive construction 'one of those fools'.

The scammers are looking for fools to trick.

Les escrocs cherchent des pigeons à piéger.

Infinitive phrase 'to trick' modifying 'fools'.

We were young fools back then.

Nous étions de jeunes imbéciles à l'époque.

Noun phrase with adjective 'young'.

Don't let them treat you like fools.

Ne les laissez pas vous traiter comme des imbéciles.

Simile using 'like'.

The fools' gold turned out to be worthless.

L'or des fous s'est avéré sans valeur.

Possessive plural 'fools''.

She does not suffer fools gladly, especially in the boardroom.

Elle ne supporte pas les imbéciles, surtout dans la salle de conseil.

Formal idiom 'suffer fools gladly'.

The play uses fools to highlight the corruption of the court.

La pièce utilise des bouffons pour souligner la corruption de la cour.

Literary context.

We are but fools in the hands of fate.

Nous ne sommes que des jouets entre les mains du destin.

Philosophical/Metaphorical usage.

History is littered with the mistakes of arrogant fools.

L'histoire est parsemée des erreurs d'imbéciles arrogants.

Noun phrase with 'arrogant'.

The 'Greater Fool Theory' explains the recent market bubble.

La 'théorie du plus grand fou' explique la récente bulle boursière.

Economic terminology.

They were dismissed as mere fools by the intellectual elite.

Ils ont été écartés comme de simples imbéciles par l'élite intellectuelle.

Passive voice construction.

To call them fools would be an understatement.

Les qualifier d'imbéciles serait un euphémisme.

Infinitive as subject.

The fools' errand cost the company millions.

Cette mission absurde a coûté des millions à l'entreprise.

Idiomatic compound 'fools' errand'.

よく使う組み合わせ

April fools

blind fools

arrogant fools

poor fools

young fools

utter fools

fools' gold

fools' errand

greater fools

bloody fools

よく使うフレーズ

Make fools of

Look like fools

Play the fools

Fools' paradise

Only fools

Bunch of fools

Fools for love

Call them fools

Treated as fools

Fools of fortune

よく混同される語

fools vs fulls

A verb meaning to make something full; sounds similar but unrelated.

fools vs pools

Rhymes with fools but refers to bodies of water.

fools vs fools (verb)

The action of tricking someone (he fools them) vs the people (those fools).

慣用句と表現

"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread"

Inexperienced or unwise people often act in dangerous situations that wise people avoid.

He invested his life savings in a week; fools rush in...

literary

"A fool and his money are soon parted"

Unwise people spend their money quickly or lose it easily.

He bought a luxury car he couldn't afford; a fool and his money...

general

"Suffer fools gladly"

To be patient with people who are annoying or lack intelligence (usually used in the negative).

The professor does not suffer fools gladly.

formal

"Fools' errand"

A task that is pointless or impossible to complete.

Sending me to find a left-handed screwdriver was a fools' errand.

general

"Fools' paradise"

Being happy because you don't know about or ignore problems.

They think the company is safe, but they're in a fools' paradise.

general

"Fortune favors fools"

Unwise people sometimes have good luck despite their bad choices.

He didn't study but passed the exam; fortune favors fools.

proverbial

"Make a fool of oneself"

To do something that makes you look stupid.

I made a fool of myself by tripping on stage.

general

"Fools' gold"

Something that looks valuable but is actually worthless.

That 'get rich quick' scheme is just fools' gold.

metaphorical

"There's no fool like an old fool"

It is especially ridiculous when an experienced person acts unwisely.

He's 70 and acting like a teenager; there's no fool like an old fool.

informal

"Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me"

You should learn from being tricked the first time.

I won't lend him money again; fool me once...

general

間違えやすい

fools vs Idiots

Both mean people who aren't smart.

Idiots is much more offensive and implies low intelligence; fools implies bad judgment.

He's a fool for trusting her, but he's no idiot.

fools vs Simpletons

Both refer to lack of wisdom.

Simpletons suggests a child-like or naive lack of intelligence; fools is more general.

The simpletons were easily led by the charismatic speaker.

fools vs Dupes

Both can mean people who are tricked.

Dupes specifically focuses on the act of being used by another person.

The investors were dupes in a massive Ponzi scheme.

fools vs Clowns

Both can mean silly people.

Clowns usually implies people acting silly for attention or being annoying.

Stop acting like clowns and focus on the task.

fools vs Buffoons

Both refer to ridiculous people.

Buffoons implies a more public or exaggerated type of foolishness.

The talk show hosts behaved like buffoons.

文型パターン

They are [fools].

They are fools.

Don't be [fools].

Don't be fools.

Only [fools] would [verb].

Only fools would jump off that cliff.

To make [fools] of [someone].

He made fools of his parents.

[Fools] and their [noun] are [adjective].

Fools and their secrets are easily discovered.

To suffer [fools] gladly.

I'm afraid I don't suffer fools gladly.

Dismissed as [fools].

They were dismissed as fools by the media.

The [adjective] [fools] of [noun].

The tragic fools of history often repeat the same errors.

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名詞

動詞

形容詞

使い方

frequency

Common in idioms and cultural events; moderate in daily speech.

よくある間違い

Using 'fools' as a singular noun. → He is a fool. (Not: He is a fools.)
'Fools' is the plural form. You must use 'fool' for one person.
Writing 'April Fool Day'. → April Fools' Day.
The day is dedicated to 'fools' (plural) and requires a possessive apostrophe.
Confusing 'fools' (noun) with 'fools' (verb). → He fools them. / They are fools.
One is an action (tricking), the other is a category of people.
Using 'fools' in a professional email to describe colleagues. → I think the team's decision was unwise.
'Fools' is too insulting for a professional environment.
Saying 'I suffer fools' to mean you are patient. → I suffer fools gladly. (Usually used as: I don't suffer fools gladly.)
The idiom is almost always used with 'gladly' and often in the negative.

ヒント

Watch Your Tone

Calling a group 'fools' is a direct challenge to their intelligence. Use it only when you intend to be critical or in very informal settings with friends.

Apostrophe Placement

Remember: 'Fools' = more than one fool. 'Fool's' = belonging to one fool. 'Fools'' = belonging to many fools. This is a very common mistake even for native speakers.

Use Synonyms for Variety

Instead of always saying 'fools', try 'the unwise' for a formal tone, 'dupes' for victims of a trick, or 'nitwits' for a playful, lighthearted comment.

April 1st Traditions

In many countries, you must stop playing 'April Fools' jokes at noon. If you play a joke after 12:00 PM, you are considered the fool yourself!

The Wise Fool

When reading Shakespeare, pay close attention to the characters called 'Fools'. They often provide the most honest and important social commentary in the play.

Greater Fool Theory

Understand this concept when investing. It warns that buying something just because you hope someone else (a 'greater fool') will buy it for more is very risky.

Suffer Fools Gladly

This is a great phrase for C1/C2 learners. Use it to describe a person who is very brilliant but very impatient with others' mistakes.

Don't confuse with 'Fulls'

Even though they sound similar, 'fulls' (from the verb to full) is almost never used in modern English. If you hear the sound, it's almost certainly 'fools'.

Fools Rush In

This is one of the most famous English proverbs. Use it to warn someone who is making a big decision too quickly without doing enough research.

Pity vs. Judgment

Sometimes 'fools' is used with 'poor' (poor fools) to show that you feel sorry for people who have made a mistake, rather than just judging them.

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記憶術

Think of 'Fools' as 'Full of nonsense'. The 'oo' is like two wide eyes looking surprised because they've been tricked.

視覚的連想

Imagine a group of people wearing colorful jester hats with bells, tripping over their own feet while trying to carry a heavy bag of 'fools' gold'.

Word Web

stupid unwise tricked jester silly mistake April 1st proverb

チャレンジ

Try to use the word 'fools' in three different ways today: once about a prank, once about a bad decision, and once using a proverb.

語源

Derived from the Old French 'fol', which came from the Latin 'follis'.

元の意味： The Latin 'follis' literally meant 'bellows' or 'leather bag'. It was used metaphorically to describe a 'windbag' or someone empty-headed.

Indo-European > Italic > Romance > Germanic influence (English).

文化的な背景

Calling people 'fools' can be very offensive. Use 'unwise' or 'mistaken' in professional settings.

Commonly associated with April 1st and Shakespearean literature.

The Fool in King Lear The song 'Fool on the Hill' by The Beatles The 'I pity the fool' catchphrase by Mr. T

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実際の使用場面

April Fools' Day

Happy April Fools!
Don't be an April fool.
They made fools of us.
Who's the fool now?

Financial Advice

Don't be fools with your money.
Avoid fools' gold.
The greater fool theory.
Fools and their money.

Relationships

Fools for love.
He made a fool of her.
Don't let them make fools of you.
We were young fools.

Literature

The wise fool.
A ship of fools.
The king's fools.
Fools in Shakespeare.

General Criticism

Only fools would do that.
A bunch of fools.
Stop acting like fools.
You're making fools of yourselves.

会話のきっかけ

"Have you ever played a prank on someone for April Fools' Day?"

"Do you think 'fools rush in where angels fear to tread' is always true?"

"What is the biggest mistake you've seen a group of fools make?"

"Why do you think Shakespeare used fools as such important characters?"

"Do you believe that fortune really favors fools, or is it just luck?"

日記のテーマ

Write about a time you felt like one of the 'fools' in a situation.

Describe a character from a movie who you think represents the 'wise fool'.

Reflect on the proverb 'A fool and his money are soon parted' in today's economy.

How does your culture view people who act like 'fools' for entertainment?

Write a short story about a group of fools who accidentally save the day.

よくある質問

10 問

It is not a 'curse word', but it can be very insulting. It suggests that someone is not smart or has bad judgment. You should avoid using it to describe people you respect or in professional situations where you want to remain polite.

'Fool' is the singular form (one person), and 'fools' is the plural form (two or more people). For example: 'He is a fool' vs 'They are fools'. The meaning remains the same, focusing on a lack of wisdom.

The name comes from the custom of playing practical jokes on April 1st. The people who are tricked are called 'April Fools'. The apostrophe is usually after the 's' because the day belongs to all the 'fools' who get tricked.

Yes, 'fools' can be the third-person singular form of the verb 'to fool'. For example, 'He fools his sister every morning.' In this case, it means to trick or deceive someone, rather than being a name for a person.

'Fools' gold' is a nickname for the mineral pyrite, which looks like real gold but is worthless. Metaphorically, it refers to anything that looks valuable or promising but turns out to be a disappointment or a scam.

This is a formal way of saying that someone has no patience for people they think are stupid, annoying, or incompetent. If a boss 'doesn't suffer fools gladly', they will likely be very strict and critical of mistakes.

Yes, the word 'fools' appears many times in religious texts like the Bible, usually to describe people who turn away from wisdom or moral goodness. In this context, it has a very serious and spiritual meaning.

A 'fools' errand' is a task that is a complete waste of time because it is impossible to achieve or based on a lie. For example, looking for a 'cloud-stretcher' would be a fools' errand.

Yes, it is used in all major varieties of English. In British English, it is often used in phrases like 'Don't be such bloody fools', which is informal and can be quite strong depending on the tone.

Rarely. However, in literature, the 'Fool' is often a character who is actually very wise. Also, 'fools for love' can be a somewhat romantic or sympathetic way to describe people who are blinded by their feelings.

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