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The meaning of "a fool and his money are soon parted"

" A fool and his money are soon parted "
Meaning:
A foolish person is very likely to lose his money.
Example:
He’s off to the casino again - ’a fool and his money...’ I say.
Where did it originate?:
The United Kingdom - 16th century.
Where is it used?:
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