old fool
Frequency: 6.57.2 per million words
Used to show sympathy, affection or a lack of respect.
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Examples (10)
- The poor old fool was imprisoned on my account.
- You dear old fool, you came all this way just to see me?
- Don't be such an old fool—ask for help if you need it.
- That old fool still thinks he can fix the roof by himself.
- Come here, you lovable old fool, and give me a hug.
- I felt like an old fool after forgetting her birthday again.
- The old fool went and bought another useless gadget.
- Leave him be—the poor old fool meant well.
- She laughed and called me an old fool for believing the rumor.
- What an old fool I was to trust that salesman!