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!